Junior Operator

Overview

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. 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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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

About you and this role

Works with Plant personnel and expertise centers to coordinate, prioritize and schedule Plant activities. Ensures that value added and complete service requests are generated. Understands the plant / department strategy, budget, business objectives, value added criteria and day to day operations. Enables seamless integration between operations and service providers. Typically has responsibility for a small or medium plant / facility. Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical / scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides Task List and Operating the Plant Role utilization data and timing into the Operations Dashboard (OPD) for use in determining normal staffing.
• Ensures operational tasks are value added, clearly defined, scheduled and completed.
• Determines if procedures and plans for new service requests are aligned.
• Reviews work status with service providers and work originators.
• Coordinates work from functional support organizations to be performed by operations personnel.
• Acts as plant liaison to functional support organizations for general activities and sharing of core plant personnel.
• Ensures appropriate operational resources are allocated to perform operational tasks and activities.
• Utilizes, updates and adjusts the OPD-Task List to schedule plant activities that impact operations.
• Works with Turnaround team to ensure start-up and shut-down tasks align with plant operations activities.
• Participates in development / monitoring of the maintenance budget and applies status / forecast as an input to manage maintenance work in the facility.
• Collects and / or reviews process data for improvement purposes and corrective actions.
• Works with plant and maintenance resources to ensure plant specific compliance activities are scheduled and completed to maintain compliance.
• Participates in activity coordinator networks to improve effectiveness in role and leveraging of best practices, as available.

Qualifications

Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree (i.e. Associate's Degree) in Chemical Technology or related field plus process operations, manufacturing or other related experience preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience required.

Your Skills

Operations

Personal Protective Equipment

Hazard Awareness

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 :

Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

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.

Transportation allowance (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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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

As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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

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