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Dow has an exciting opportunity available for a Utility Technician located in Bristol, PA.
About you and this role - The Utility Technician will be a member of a shift-based and plant-wide team that consistently manufactures high quality products to meet Dow Coating Material Business objectives in a safe, efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. Utility Technicians utilize knowledge and experience to safely operate the utility equipment, troubleshoot issues, and make further improvements in plant performance. Persons filling this job are expected to become qualified to operate the utility equipment. In addition, the Utility Technician will be responsible for the safe and efficient repair, preventive and predictive maintenance of all types of equipment, including HVAC & refrigeration equipment, air compressors, etc. This position will work in a Union environment.
Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.
Own the operation and troubleshoot as necessary, the utility systems across Bristol Croydon site.Work within the maintenance work process to repair and maintain process equipment, specifically including refrigeration systems (HVAC, ARUs, MRUs, Chillers) according to industry and EPA guidelines.Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions safely and efficiently and helps document failure analysis.Supports Safe Work Permit activity across utility systems.Ensures refrigerant recoveries following environmental protection agency (EPA) guidelines.Collects equipment operation and history data to facilitate reliability improvements.Provides Work Activity Coordinator with all required information from each job performed, including feedback on what was found and done, and hours put in.Provides Field Planner with all required information to assemble an effective plan on complex jobs.Coordinate troubleshooting based on priority in plant. (Could be leveraged to other Units)Work within operations to effectively communicate equipment status and unplanned events.Works with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) Coordinator role in defining appropriate spare parts and defining necessary scheduled services for in area of responsibility.Willing to support off-hours calls and repairs.Willing to serve on the plant Reliability Team.Required Qualifications
A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent3 or more years of experience in an HVAC or similar maintenance role. (required)EPA 608 Universal Technician CertificationWilling and able to work overtime and answer emergency calls off hoursWorking knowledge of low voltage systems and control circuit troubleshooting.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:
4 or more years of relevant military experience in Maintenance-related roles.Some instrument and process control (DeltaV, AllenBradley or GE Series 9030) knowledge and experience desirable.Equipment Maintenance - Mechanically inclined.Computer Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills.Collaboration - Good interpersonal skills are required.Multi-tasking - Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.Leadership Skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.Organizing, planning and prioritizing work - A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.English Language - Must be able to read, write, and speak English.The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:
Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation.Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoesPerform frequent 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. Must have a current, valid US driver’s license Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.Essential functions of this position may require, among other things, that the employee use particular types of equipment -- such as on-site safety equipment that has specific weight limitations whereby the individual’s own weight, plus the weight of tools and other items and materials, must not exceed a certain threshold. (For example, some types of safety equipment may be rated for a maximum weight limit of 300 pounds total.) In the event a job offer for this position were (conditionally) extended and provides for a pre-employment medical examination, the individual will be appropriately evaluated in regard to their ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.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.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
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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, financial, and social 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. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).Student 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.Robust 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.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. Competitive yearly vacation allowance.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. Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.Additionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (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 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 visiting www.dow.com.
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