Electrical Technologist

At a glance

Position:Electrical Technologist

Primary Location:Orange (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:04/29/2024

Job Number:R2050820

Position Type:Regular

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.

About You and this Role

Dow is seeking an Electrical Technologist to support Energy and Environmental Operations located in Orange, TX.

The Electrical Technologist provides specialized technical support for medium voltage (and below) electrical equipment and systems. Understands and implements Most Effective Technology (MET), work process, tools, and industry best practices within the electrical discipline. May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others. Serves as a mentor/coach for technicians, engineers, planners, and work activity coordinators to develop and execute proper maintenance scope for electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides experience on failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.

• Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.

• Facilitates repairs through completion including verifying repair criteria are met.

• Provide technical support for specification, identification and purchasing of needed parts.

• As appropriate and required, reviews spare parts list for existing equipment and works with MRO to ensure parts are identified, added, and stocked in the MRO system in support of the maintenance strategy.

• Develops and maintains maintenance procedures based on Most Effective Technology (MET).

• Participates in developing the maintenance budget to support the maintenance strategy.

• Serves as a technical resource to the planner on work packages.

• Evaluates Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) activities and determines appropriate action.

• Provides training on technical concepts, safety, and culture in alignment with plant leadership.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in

• DC electrical systems up to 250VDC

• AC electrical systems up to 4.16 kV

• Synchronous motors and motor starters up to 4.16 kV

• Switchgear including fuses, breakers and disconnects up to 4.16 kV

• Transformers up to 14.4kV

• All types of instrumentation

• Isolation of energy sources

• Electrical drawings and schematics (one-lines, three-lines, starters, breakers, trip circuits, etc...)

• Common testing tools and understanding of results (voltage, resistance, phasing, power factor, and insulation)

• General troubleshooting of electrical systems and instrumentation

• Electrical safety

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.

• A minimum of 10 years of electrical/ instrumentation experience in an industrial setting is required.

• Working knowledge of process instrumentation, motors, electrical circuits, and electrical distribution is required.

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Detailed knowledge of Breakers, Switchgear and VFD’s

• An Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation

• Experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of reciprocating electrical and instrumentation systems is preferred.

• NCCER Certification is preferred.

• SAP experience preferred.

• Ability to use and read diagnostic tools

• Experience using Microsoft Office software.

Additional Notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Physical Demands

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

• Wear and use respirators.

• Perform occasional bending, reaching, and lifting.

• Work in tight or closed-in spaces.

• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.

• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• 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.

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:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 visitingwww.dow.com.

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 onwww.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.