Reliability Technician
Dow

Job Info

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Dow has exciting opportunities for Reliability Technicians in Plaquemine, LA. Job Summary:This role provides front line reliability and maintenance subject matter expertise to ensure sustained reliable equipment and process operation for the Poly B plant and packaging facilities in Louisiana Operations. Provides technical expertise which may be equipment-based or repair technique-based and impacts the reliability, availability and maintainability of the system and/or equipment. Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and/or specialized technical expertise for both fixed and rotating equipment. May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work for nested millwrights and techs working within the zone.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Monitors equipment performance, identifying and correcting negative trends. Escalates in a timely fashion to avoid EH&S or production impact.
• Implements missing equipment monitoring capabilities to sustain reliability.
• Does root cause analysis to address equipment failures and provides experience on failures and repair techniques during formal root cause investigations.
• Implements solutions to resolve chronic/repeat failures.
• Performs, together with maintenance engineers, crafts or operators, advanced troubleshooting on equipment issues and repairs.
• Coaches crafts and operations personnel on appropriate repair and operations practices respectively.
• Develops procedures and quality control plans with the necessary repair details such as: clearances, tolerances, materials of construction and welding procedures. Ensures their consistent usage.
• Assists Turnaround front end loading with job scoping to ensure successful asset renewal and reliability improvement.
• Develops and maintains maintenance procedures based on Most Effective Technology (MET).
• Performs and evaluates Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) and Preventive Predictive Maintenance (PPM) results and recommends appropriate action.
• Mentors other maintenance team members in core job responsibilities, common repairs, advanced repairs and advanced diagnostics.

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Required Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience with mechanical rotating equipment.
• Experience using basic process equipment, such as pumps, blowers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Able to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Current, valid US driver's license.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Lift, push, and pull.
• Bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed-in spaces.
• .Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCCER Certification, Trade School or Associates.
• SAP experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps, compressors, packaging equipment, and power transmission equipment.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to use and read a Micrometer.
• Working knowledge of basic process equipment, such as pumps, blowers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
• Have strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills.
• Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
• Demonstrates excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.
• Has strong troubleshooting skills.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.
• Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Able to work with independently with minimal supervision with in an empowered team environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Safety focused.

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for 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. **

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

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.

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