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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.\nAbout This Role\nDow has an exciting opportunity for a Pilot Plant Technician in Wilmington, DE! You are a self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. You can provide support to the operation of the Research & Development (R&D) Pilot Plant. You can work directly with engineers, scientists, leaders, and other technicians to ensure safe and proficient operation of the plants to deliver product samples and process information as requested in the planned experiments.\nResponsibilities\nOperate and field checks process equipment, and monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems in a defined area.\nPerform tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List (e.g. Field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.).\nUse trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems, and understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with other related teams.\nMonitor, collect, and input plant metrics for Statistical Process Control, asset utilization, conversion costs, production yields, and identifies opportunities for plant optimization\nUse process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating discipline, including creating and improving job procedures.\nWrite SWP's and perform lock out/tag out.\nParticipate in Root Cause Investigations.\nPerform process upset/crisis response activities assigned by Pilot Plant Technologist.\nDemonstrate proficient application of Life Critical Standards, operate plant discipline and sets role model in safety culture.\nComplete all assigned training per facility training plan\nMove drums (55gal) and lift up to 50lbs\nRequired Qualifications\nA minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required and one of the following:An Associate’s Degree or higher with emphasis in Process Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or similar technology related area.\n3 or more years of relevant technical military experience/training.\n3 or more years of work experience in a chemical facility operations role or other relevant industry experience.\n\nWilling and able to work shift schedule and 12 hour rotating shift\nAbility to work overtime and holidays as needed\nA 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.\nPreferred Qualifications\nYou have 3 or more years of experience within chemical, manufacturing, oil/gas or industrial environment.\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation.\nWear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes\nWear and use respirators\nPerform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting\nWork in tight or closed-in spaces\nClimb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground\nStand or walk for extended periods of time\nFrequent/occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50 pounds, including repositioning of full 55gal drums on pallets\nSkills\nMaintenance: Must have significant maintenance experience along with the ability to comfortably use hand tools.\nMechanical Equipment: Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in running large-scale polymer compounding equipment preferred.\nOperations: Experience with operation of continuous, integrated chemical process pilot plants. Must also have experience in chemical process research and development or production support.\nTimeliness: Must be prompt and able to stick to the shift schedule. It is imperative that the candidate must be able to arrive to assigned shifts in a timely manner.\nCommunication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. \nComputer Skills: Microsoft application expertise, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. \nOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.\nTime Management: The individual should have the ability to prioritize their workload depending on significance and deadline\nAdditional Notes\nNo relocation assistance is available for this position.\nBenefits - What Dow offers you\nWe invest in you. \nDow 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.\nHere are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:\nEquitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. \nBenefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. \nCompetitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).\n\nStudent Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).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.\n\nRobust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.\nOpportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. \nWorkplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. \nCompetitive yearly vacation allowance.\nPaid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). \nPaid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. \nPaid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. \nWellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.\nOn-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).\nEmployee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.\nAdditionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)\nMeal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)\nCarbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)\n\nJoin our team, we can make a difference together.\nAbout Dow\nDow (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 visitingwww.dow.com.\nAs 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. 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