Associate Analytical Technician

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Analytical Technician in Seadrift, Texas.

This position primarily exists to perform basic routine analyses and calibration/maintenance of analytical systems to support chemical manufacturing.  Analytical data is provided in order to produce and release products.

Responsibilities –

• Follow Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Operating Discipline/ ODMS (Operating Discipline Management System) procedures and practices.
• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned laboratory areas
• Perform daily and weekly calibrations/standardizations.
• Perform basic routine analyses.
• Monitor analytical systems, identify problems, conduct first-line troubleshooting and escalate as appropriate.
• Using existing tools, evaluate validity of data, apply basic statistics, compare to specified limits and take appropriate action.
• Document/communicate and archive results. 
• Review resulting data and recognize production trends
• Perform team tasks assigned to Seadrift Analytical Resources as per a standard task list and complete them before their due date
• Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems and maintain equipment reliability
• Document all shift activities using the Logbook tool
• Participate in Root Cause Investigations as required
• Coach and train others on general laboratory operations
• Perform immediate response activities
• Manage unplanned events
• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in laboratory performance and Operating Discipline
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and discipline
• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments

Qualifications –

• Candidate must meet one of the three following criteria:
  • Associates degree or higher in Process Technology or Science discipline.
  • In lieu of degree, High School diploma or GED equivalent AND 4 or more years of relevant military experience.
  • 6 months or more of experience as a Process Operator or in an Industrial Lab role.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (including weekends & holidays)
• Able to work approximately 25% overtime as needed (including nights, weekends & holidays)
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations–

• Lift, push, carry and pull up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Able to work in a laboratory environment which requires minimal supervision.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, ear plugs, and/or acceptable safety shoes.
• Capable of staying awake and mentally alert for long periods of time; especially during non-traditional hours