Maintenance Technician - Analyzer Technician

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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

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Analyzer Technician located in Plaquemine, LA (USA). In this role, you will provide Maintenance/Analyzer craft specific support to plants and maintain/repair all types of equipment within craft knowledge and expertise. This role requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. You will also act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor analytical systems and escalate problems as appropriate
• Document, communicate, and archive analytical results and data
• Perform preventative maintenance activities of analytical systems
• Set up, calibrate, test, measure and repair all types of analyzer equipment with pneumatic, electrical, and electronic variables. Includes linearity testing, CEMS calibration, assist with RATA testing, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions and document failure analysis
• Support Turnarounds and Projects to repair, replace, upgrade and calibrate new equipment
• Specify, requisition and install replacement parts and equipment
• Collect equipment operation and history data to facilitate Analyzer reliability improvements
• Suggest improvements to analyzer equipment (upgrades, obsolete and/or MET technology), work processes and tools
• Coordinate Analyzer maintenance spare parts with Reliability Engineer and Work Coordinator as needed
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance through planner, work coordinator and operations input as needed
• Work within established Maintenance Work Processes and helps resolve issues that surface because of planning and scheduling work

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in an industrial atmosphere required (Instrument tech, analyzer tech, electrical tech, etc.)
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• 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
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license
• 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.) 
• Ability to demonstrate the use of test equipment such as Multimeter, Continuity Tester, and Voltage tester
• Ability to work dayshift/nightshift to support Turnaround activities. Basic work schedule is 4/10's
• Available for weekends, holdover overtime, call-ins, plant turnarounds, etc. This is an expectation of the job
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong work ethic and Safety focused
• Able to communicate with a diverse population which is spread across the site
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Able to work with independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment
• Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Demonstrates excellent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the analytical field pr