At a glance

Position:Instrument Technician

Primary Location:Hayward (CA, USA), California, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:10/14/2024

Job Number:R2054759

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 -What you would do in this role

As an Instrument Technician, you would be part of an experienced maintenance team providing support to a Dow Coatings manufacturing plant. You would collaborate on the maintenance and repairs all types of pneumatic, electronic, and instrument equipment used in the manufacturing process. Utilizing your proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments.

Responsibilities- Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial instrumentation, such as pressure, liquid level, flow, temperature, automated valves, valve positioners, pneumatic systems, solenoids, and limit switches.

• Ability to interpret control drawings, P&IDs, loop sheets, and schematics.

• Uses instrumentation test/communication equipment for troubleshooting and resolving instrument maintenance issues on Emerson HART, Fieldbus, or ASi bus systems.

• Specification of instrumentation for replacements/upgrades.

• Writes, or help in writing, job procedures.

• Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Qualifications -Required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).

• Must be 18 years old or older.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• A minimum of 1 year of commercial or industrial instrumentation/electrical work experience.

• 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 -An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential.

• Instrumentation certification, such as from NCCER, ETA, IAHCSMM, NICET, a Trade School or Associates Degree in a related field.

• 5 years of manufacturing experience.

• Experience with basic controls theory, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and human machine interface (HMI).

• Ability to work on de-energized electrical (120 VAC) equipment, breakers, and motor control centers.

• SAP experience.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

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

• Occasionally wear mask respirators.

• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting

• Work in tight spaces.

• Climb stairs and ladders.

• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills are required.

• Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.

• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.

• A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

For positions based in California, Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the pay range for the position. This pay range is specific to the State of California and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, and sustained job performance (or similar jobs).

A reasonable hourly base pay range for this position is: $34.04 – $60.58. For those employees who are eligible for overtime pay, payment will be made under the provisions of federal and state law (typically, 1.5X of your regular hourly rate).

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, 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 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.