Senior Pilot Plant Technician

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Dow has an opportunity for a Senior Pilot Plant Technician in our Research and Development Function located in Freeport, Texas.

About You and This Role:

As Sr Pilot Plant Technician, you will utilize process knowledge and operations expertise to safely and proficiently operate Gas Phase Catalyst pilot plant. The key deliverable is accurate process data that meets timelines to make decisions about commercial implementation of catalysts. You will perform operations related activities as per Master Task List, inputs from trial documents, and run sheets. You will correct process or equipment issues and coordinates pilot plant maintenance activities. This is a 24-hour operation, and you will be required the ability to work 12-hour shifts during the day and at night on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities:

• Applies technical proficiency to safely and efficiently operate equipment in assigned plant areas.
• Performs assigned tasks to ensure Master Task List completion (e.g. Field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.).
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
• Leads improvements in plant performance and Operating discipline, including creating, improving, and approving job procedures and provides solutions to analytical or scientific problems in situations that are atypical.
• Analyzes plant inputs to drive process control, asset utilization, conversion costs, production yields, and identifies opportunities for plant optimization.
• Collaborates with engineers and leadership to plan plant turnarounds and set scope for special projects.
• Identifies knowledge gaps and then defines training needs to resolve gaps.
• Ensures Life Critical Standards are adhered to, drives facility safety and training culture via example.

Critical Success Factors:

• Must be able to work independently on Lone Worker shift.
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Strong communication, prioritization and technical skills.
• Seeks challenges and enjoys overcoming them while helping others.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to work night and weekends as required.

Must meet one of the following:

• Associate Degree in Process Technology, Chemistry, Biology, OR related 4 years of relevant Military training with 2 years of previous work experience in a chemical facility operations role
• A High School Diploma/GED Equivalent AND 5 years work experience in a chemical facility operations role

Physical Demands

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

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 pounds.
• Frequently bend, reach, and lift.
• Climbing stairs and work in a chemical manufacturing environment
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet story level structure.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lone worker experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Prior pilot plant experience

Additional Note: This position does offer valued relocation assistance.

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