At a glance Position:Instrument Technologist Lead Primary Location:Plaquemine (LA, USA), Louisiana, United States of America Schedule:Full time Date Posted:07/18/2025 Job Number:R2059975 Position Type:Regular Workplace Type:Onsite 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 We are looking for the nextInstrument Technologist Leadfor Louisiana Operations TES Zone 2 supporting the polyethylene plants inPlaquemine, LA. As the Instrument Technologist Lead, you provide front line reliability and maintenance subject matter expertise to ensure sustained reliable equipment and process operation. You also provide technical expertise which may be equipment-based or repair technique-based and impacts the reliability, availability and maintainability of the system and/or equipment. This role requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and/or specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others. Responsibilities + Monitor equipment performance, identifying and correcting negative trends. Escalate in a timely fashion to avoid EH&S or production impact. + Implement missing equipment monitoring capabilities to sustain reliability. + Does simple “5 Why” analysis to address equipment failures and provides experience on failures and repair techniques during formal root cause investigations. + Implement solutions to resolve chronic/repeat failures. + Perform, together with crafts or operators, advanced troubleshooting on equipment issues and repairs. + Coach crafts and operations personnel on appropriate repair and operations practices respectively. + Develop procedures and quality control plans with the necessary repair details such as: clearances, tolerances, materials of construction and welding procedures. Ensure their consistent usage. + Assist Turnaround front end loading with job scoping to ensure successful asset renewal and reliability improvement. + Develop maintenance procedures based on Most Effective Technology (MET). + Perform and evaluate Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) and Preventive Predictive Maintenance (PPM) results and recommends appropriate action. + Mentor other maintenance team members in core job responsibilities, common repairs, advanced repairs and advanced diagnostics. + Support capital and expense projects across the LAO polyethene plants. Required Qualifications + Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or GEDandone of the following: + 2 year degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, or similar. + In lieu of a degree Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military training/experience. + NCCER certified in Instrumentation (NCCER Certification obtained through an Instructor Led Training Program is a preference). + At least 5 or more years of experience as an instrument technician required. + Able to work on a 4-10 schedule (4 days per week at 10 hours per day) with occasional overtime as dictated by business needs. Participates in an after-hour call rotation for night and weekend coverage. + Must possess a TWIC cardorbe eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser). + 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 Qualifications + 8 or more years' experience in Instrument Technician role preferred. + 1 or more years using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook and SAP. Physical Requirements Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: + The ability to perform physical work such as handling of equipment. + Lift, push, and pull. + Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. + Stand and walk for extended periods of time. + Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders. + Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes. Your Skills + Equipment Reliability Expertise: Ability to monitor equipment performance, identify negative trends, and implement solutions to resolve chronic or repeat failures. + Advanced Troubleshooting: Skilled in performing complex diagnostics and repairs alongside crafts or operators and contributing to root cause investigations. + Technical Coaching and Mentorship: Experience in mentoring maintenance team members and coaching crafts and operations personnel on best practices and repair techniques. + Procedure and Quality Control Development: Capable of developing detailed maintenance procedures and quality control plans, including specifications like tolerances, materials, and welding procedures. + Predictive and Preventive Maintenance: Proficient in evaluating Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) and Preventive Predictive Maintenance (PPM) results to recommend and implement appropriate actions. Additional Notes + This position does not offer relocation assistance. 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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. 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