Senior Maintenance Technician

Dow; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician in Auburn, MI. This role involves electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and mentoring. Candidates must have a Journeyman or Master Electrician License and strong leadership skills. Join a team committed to safety and innovation.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay

Robust medical and life insurance packages

Competitive retirement program

Paid time off for new parents

Opportunities for training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Must hold a State of Michigan Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
• Experience in electrical repair and chemical plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Document repair history and resolve equipment conditions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Multi-tasking

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Master Electrician License

Tools

Electrical Tools

Job description

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Senior Maintenance Technician

Apply remote type Onsite locations Auburn (MI, USA) time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 23, 2025 (10 days left to apply) job requisition id R2059370

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

Immediate openings exist in Auburn, MI for experienced Journeyman Electrician. This role is for highly motivated persons with Electrical repair experience that exhibit leadership skills, display flexibility in working with others, have experience working in a chemical plant, demonstrate proficiency in electronic tools and embrace an ownership culture.

The job is primarily performed on days, Monday through Friday. Overtime (Hold-over, Pre-Scheduled and Call-in) is required as needed to perform the necessary repairs to keep our Plant Partners operating. Participation in the After Hour Craft Call-in rotation is an expectation of this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative Maintenance on Electrical equipment according to defined schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and provide effective repairs to all the components of electrical equipment and distribution systems.
• Develop procedures that efficiently, effectively and safely diagnose and repair Electrical equipment / systems.
• Mentor / train others in proper repair procedures and technology.
• Document repair history, initiate Reliability improvements and resolve adverse equipment conditions.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert support to Improvement / Capital Projects.
• Provide expertise in Root Cause Investigations
• Provide back-up capability for Staff and Turnaround roles to ensure Plant Partner success.

Required Qualification

• Must hold either a State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician License or a Master Electrician License
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license to drive a company vehicle for parts and other activity on-site.
• Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to earplugs, goggles, steel-toed shoes, and uniform fire resistant and chemical protectants (FR/CP)
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting of materials, as well as standing or walking for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• This role is for a highly motivated person with electrical and instrument maintenance experience that exhibits leadership skills, displays flexibility in working with others, has experience working in a chemical plant, demonstrates proficiency in electronic tools and embraces an ownership culture.
• The job is primarily performed on weekdays, Monday through Friday. Overtime is required as necessary to affect the necessary repairs to keep our Plant Partners operating. After hours Call-ins are a part of this role.

Your Skills

• Ability to work in a safe manner. Safety is a top priority at Dow. Every individual at Dow is expected to make safety a priority.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written, verbal communication, reading, listening, and comprehension skills.
• Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
• A self-starter who is self-motivated and can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Utilize functional, technical knowledge, company standards and educational background or experience to analyze and solve problems.
• Effectively work and maintain relationships with the Natural Work Teams and key stakeholders with diverse perspectives and background is essential, including Engineers, Operations personnel, and co-workers to identify and resolve technical issues.

Additional notes

• We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com .

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com .

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

About Us

Dow is a company of more than 3 6,500 g lobal innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.