{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"97e76535d714bcf7d0b3487d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/97e76535d714bcf7d0b3487d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/97e76535d714bcf7d0b3487d","title":"Process Operator - Represented/Tariff","description":"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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nAbout This Role\nYou will perform all work activities in a team environment following operating disciplines, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties related to the function. You must have the physical ability to lift hoses to climb ladders and stairs through multiple levels, bolt flanges, operate valves, and similar equipment as a normal part of the job. You must be able to work in confined spaces and wear personal protective equipment. You will use troubleshooting skills to resolve deviations and problems, within the process and accurately complete all required paperwork. You would need to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve all process issues.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPerforming routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.\nControlling, monitoring and adjustment of all control systems and manually operated equipment.\nIdentification of equipment requiring maintenance.\nClearing and tagging equipment as required and issuing Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.\nActing as a resource for other Operators and/or Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.\nPerforming tasks assigned per task list.\nPerforming all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.\nAfter an individual applies and meets the minimum qualifications for the position, technical testing will be scheduled. Passing the technical testing is required to move forward through the hiring process. Interviews will be scheduled with select individuals based on position requirements.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMust be 18 years old or older.\nMust have a current, valid, United States driver license. A driver’s license is required to drive 4 wheel carts through blocks and on roadways within the site. And company vehicles from time to time.\nMust meet at least ONE of the following:\n\n1. A minimum of an Associate's Degree in any field is acceptable if you meet the following criteria:\n\n1 semester of College Algebra, 4 semesters of Science/Technology (computer, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental, mechanical), and 2 semesters communication classes (English, Speech, etc.).\n\n2. 3+ years of relevant military training/experience\n\nExamples of Relevant military service include, but are not limited to, MOS/NEC codes like: Airforce- 2A Manned Aerospace Maintenance, Navy - GSE Gas Turbine Systems Technician, Army - Field 19 – Armor, Marines - 11 Utilities, Coast Guard - AV Avionics Technician\n\n3. 5+ years of relevant Chemical & Manufacturing Process Operator experience (will also consider Dow Distribution Operator or similar Dow experience)\n\nWork overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.\nMust be able to work rotating shifts as required for this role.\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.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nCompleted the “Catalyst Program” in Chemical Technology-Process Operations or Instrumentation Technology pathway.\nProcess Technology or any technical associates degree or higher.\nPrevious Chemical Plant Mechanic or Chemical Plant Operator experience.\nComputer knowledge of Word, outlook, and Excel.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\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 lifting of material weighing approximately 55 lbs.\nWork at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less).\n\nSkills\n\nRisk Awareness: A strong focus on safety including the use of safety equipment and adherence to safety protocols.\nMechanical Aptitude: Experience with operating and monitoring control systems and devices, as well as manually operated equipment. Previous use of hand tools.\nProblem Solving Skills: The ability to resolve deviations and problems within the process.\nCommunication: Effective communication to resolve process issues and act as a resource for other operators and technicians.\nDetail Oriented: The ability to identify equipment requiring maintenance, clear and tag equipment, and issue Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.\nTime Management: The ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and achieve goals.\nTeamwork and Leadership: Demonstrating leadership skills, inspiring others, and working independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment.\n\nAdditional Notes\n\nThis position does not offer relocation assistance.\n\nBenefits – What Dow offers you\n\nWe invest in you.\n\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.\n\nHere are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:\n\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.\nEmployee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).\nStudent Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).\nDow 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.\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:\nTransportation 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.\n\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 visiting www.dow.com.\n\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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.\n\nDow 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.","company":"Dow","rawCompany":"dow","city":"Freeport","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T09:49:56.698Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-8091.00","title":"Chemical Plant and System Operators","slug":"chemical-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"51-9011.00","title":"Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"chemical-equipment-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-8099.00","title":"Plant and System Operators, All Other","slug":"plant-and-system-operators-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"561210","title":"Facilities Support Services","slug":"facilities-support-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Operator - Represented/Tariff","description":"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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nAbout This Role\nYou will perform all work activities in a team environment following operating disciplines, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties related to the function. You must have the physical ability to lift hoses to climb ladders and stairs through multiple levels, bolt flanges, operate valves, and similar equipment as a normal part of the job. You must be able to work in confined spaces and wear personal protective equipment. You will use troubleshooting skills to resolve deviations and problems, within the process and accurately complete all required paperwork. You would need to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve all process issues.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPerforming routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.\nControlling, monitoring and adjustment of all control systems and manually operated equipment.\nIdentification of equipment requiring maintenance.\nClearing and tagging equipment as required and issuing Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.\nActing as a resource for other Operators and/or Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.\nPerforming tasks assigned per task list.\nPerforming all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.\nAfter an individual applies and meets the minimum qualifications for the position, technical testing will be scheduled. Passing the technical testing is required to move forward through the hiring process. Interviews will be scheduled with select individuals based on position requirements.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMust be 18 years old or older.\nMust have a current, valid, United States driver license. A driver’s license is required to drive 4 wheel carts through blocks and on roadways within the site. And company vehicles from time to time.\nMust meet at least ONE of the following:\n\n1. A minimum of an Associate's Degree in any field is acceptable if you meet the following criteria:\n\n1 semester of College Algebra, 4 semesters of Science/Technology (computer, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental, mechanical), and 2 semesters communication classes (English, Speech, etc.).\n\n2. 3+ years of relevant military training/experience\n\nExamples of Relevant military service include, but are not limited to, MOS/NEC codes like: Airforce- 2A Manned Aerospace Maintenance, Navy - GSE Gas Turbine Systems Technician, Army - Field 19 – Armor, Marines - 11 Utilities, Coast Guard - AV Avionics Technician\n\n3. 5+ years of relevant Chemical & Manufacturing Process Operator experience (will also consider Dow Distribution Operator or similar Dow experience)\n\nWork overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.\nMust be able to work rotating shifts as required for this role.\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.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nCompleted the “Catalyst Program” in Chemical Technology-Process Operations or Instrumentation Technology pathway.\nProcess Technology or any technical associates degree or higher.\nPrevious Chemical Plant Mechanic or Chemical Plant Operator experience.\nComputer knowledge of Word, outlook, and Excel.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\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 lifting of material weighing approximately 55 lbs.\nWork at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less).\n\nSkills\n\nRisk Awareness: A strong focus on safety including the use of safety equipment and adherence to safety protocols.\nMechanical Aptitude: Experience with operating and monitoring control systems and devices, as well as manually operated equipment. Previous use of hand tools.\nProblem Solving Skills: The ability to resolve deviations and problems within the process.\nCommunication: Effective communication to resolve process issues and act as a resource for other operators and technicians.\nDetail Oriented: The ability to identify equipment requiring maintenance, clear and tag equipment, and issue Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.\nTime Management: The ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and achieve goals.\nTeamwork and Leadership: Demonstrating leadership skills, inspiring others, and working independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment.\n\nAdditional Notes\n\nThis position does not offer relocation assistance.\n\nBenefits – What Dow offers you\n\nWe invest in you.\n\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.\n\nHere are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:\n\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.\nEmployee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).\nStudent Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).\nDow 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.\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:\nTransportation 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.\n\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 visiting www.dow.com.\n\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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.\n\nDow 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.","datePosted":"2026-08-15T09:49:56.698Z","dateModified":"2026-08-15T09:49:56.698Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Dow","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Freeport","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"97e76535d714bcf7d0b3487d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/97e76535d714bcf7d0b3487d"}}