R&D Pilot Plant Technician: Safe, Hands-On Impact

Dow; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical and life insurance

Vacation allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician in Wilmington, DE. You will support R&D pilot plant operations, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and technicians to ensure safe, efficient operation and data collection for planned experiments.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and contributing to process improvements while adhering to safety standards and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or higher in Process Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant technical military experience/training.
• 3+ years of chemical facility operations or similar industry experience.
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Overtime and holiday work as needed.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.
• Dow-based position located in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities

• Operate/process equipment and monitor conditions in a defined area.
• Perform tasks per Master Task List (field checks, equipment prep, samples).
• Troubleshoot deviations and relate duties to team and other groups.
• Collect and input plant metrics for SPC, asset utilization, yields, costs.
• Improve procedures and operating discipline; write SWPs; lock out/tag out.
• Participate in root cause investigations and safety requirements.
• Respond to process upset/crisis as directed by Pilot Plant Technologist.
• Demonstrate Life Critical Standards and safety culture.
• Complete all facility training as per plan.
• Move drums (55 gal) and lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical equipment

Operations: pilot plant

Timeliness

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Process Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or similar field

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Dow is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician in Wilmington, DE. You will support R&D pilot plant operations, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and technicians to ensure safe, efficient operation and data collection for planned experiments.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and contributing to process improvements while adhering to safety standards and training requirements.