Apprenticeship U.S. Apprentice Program Seadrift Operations
Company: Dow
Location: Seadrift
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Our purposeJoin a team that's passionate about partnership. With
careers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each
other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless
curiosity.We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and
sustainable materials science company. -Employing 36,500
individuals -Across 109 manufacturing sites -In over 31
countriesOur portfolio of products and solutions include:-Plastics:
With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be
experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding
bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and
rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and
high-efficiency lubricants.-Industrial intermediates: As the
product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor
chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on
many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance,
building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and
more.-Coatings: Whether it's a water-based coating or solvent-based
coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific
properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics,
and sustainability.-Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based
materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those
operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh
environmental conditions for long periods of time.Learn more about
our partnerships, collaborations and innovations on LinkedIn or
Twitter make diversity and inclusion a priority-because sharing our
perspectives and building on each other's ideas will drive
innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this?About
youWe are seeking candidates for exciting and rewarding
Apprenticeship opportunities available at our facility in Seadrift,
TX within the U.S. Apprentice Program. We are seeking Apprentices
for the following roles: Instrument Technician,
Millwright/Mechanical Technician, Process Technician, and
Electrical Technician. As part of the U.S. Apprentice Program,
Apprentices participate in a 3-4 year program offering hands-on
work experience in our chemical plants while attending community
college to earn a company-paid Associate's degree. During the
program, Apprentices will be offered paid tuition, wages, and some
benefits. Upon successful completion of the program, Apprentices
will have earned an Associate's Degree in one of several technical
disciplines. Apprentices will report to an Apprenticeship Program
Leader who will support the Apprentice throughout the
apprenticeship program. Apprentices who successfully complete the
program will also be highly considered for a job within the
company.Individuals selected to fill an available Apprentice
opening will be required to sign an offer letter that will commit
them to working for Dow for 2 years upon being offered a full-time
position.The hourly rate of pay for this role is $15. The hire date
for these opportunities will be early summer.Your educational
requirements:A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is
required.Must have a minimum GPA of 2.500 out of 4.000 if:You are
currently enrolled in high school or collegeYou have graduated from
high school or college or obtained a GED within the last 2
yearsIndividuals who are currently enrolled in high school or
college or have graduated or received a GED within the last two
years will be required to provide official transcripts/GED scores
prior to being invited to an onsite interview.Must have completed
Algebra or Technical Math and Science coursework in High School,
per graduation requirements. Completion of Chemistry and / or
Physics coursework in High School is preferred.After an offer of
employment, but prior to date of hire, must complete college
entrance exams / assessments at the community college to be
attended. Must not be required to take any remedial or transitional
coursework. Your additional requirements:Must be 18 years or older
on or before your start date.Must have a current, valid US driver's
license or the ability to obtain prior to your start date. Please
note that before being cleared to report to work, you will be
required to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Records check to
verify the status of your driver's license.Must possess a TWIC card
or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC
eligibility requirements, please see: 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.Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with
or without reasonable accommodations:Be able to work all applicable
shifts on a rotating basis (including weekends & holidays) and work
overtime, when needed.Be able to lift 50 pounds, lift hoses, bolt
flanges and operate valves and similar equipment routinely.Be able
to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights.Be able to work in
tight or closed-in spaces.Roles Available:Instrument
TechnicianInstrument Electrical Technicians install, maintain and
repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial
processing. They work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic
and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables
such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and
chemical composition to support the process plants.Your Primary
Responsibilities and Key Skills:Maintaining and repairing all types
of instrument systems.Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and replacing
defective components on instrumentation.Reading electrical, logic,
and loop diagrams.Electronic troubleshooting and repair
skills.Procedure use - this includes field use, review, revision,
and development of procedures.Millwright/Mechanical
TechnicianMillwright/Mechanical Technicians install, maintain,
troubleshoot and repair process and mechanical equipment used in
industrial processing. The mechanical equipment may include ANSI
(American National Standards Institute) pumps, various types of
compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes, mixers and agitators.Your
Primary Responsibilities and Key Skills:Maintaining and repairing
all types of mechanical equipment.Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and
replacing defective equipment parts.Reading blueprints and design
drawings.Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.Procedure use
- this includes field use, review, revision, and development of
procedures.Process Technician Process Operator Technicians operate
equipment in assigned areas of the plant and perform operations
related activities per the work process. They utilize chemical
manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot
the plant in a safe and efficient manner.Your Primary
Responsibilities and Key Skills:Routine operation of basic control
systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and
flow rates, and transfer of products.Controlling, monitoring and
adjustment of all control systems and manually operated
equipment.Properly lifting hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves
and similar equipment including the proper clearing and isolation
of equipment.Following operating discipline, procedures, and
practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned
duties.Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and
environmental problems, and identify equipment requiring
maintenance.How to perform maintenance and project work safely and
efficiently.Clearing and tagging equipment as required and issuing
Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.Performing all
duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental
stewardship.Electrical TechnicianElectrical Technicians install,
maintain and repair all types of electrical equipment used in
industrial processing. They work with a wide variety of electrical
equipment, motors, starters, breakers, wiring at many different
voltage levels to support the process plants.Your Primary
Responsibilities and Key Skills:Maintaining and repairing all types
of electrical systems.Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and replacing
defective components on electrical systems.Reading electrical,
logic, and loop diagrams.Electronic troubleshooting and repair
skills.Procedure use - this includes field use, review, revision,
and development of procedures.Additional Notes: Relocation
assistance is not provided.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,
the individual will be appropriately evaluated in regard to their
ability to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) combines global
breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and
materials science expertise; leading business positions; and
environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve
profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's
ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric,
inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world.
Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and
silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated,
science-based products and solutions for its customers in
high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure,
mobility and consumer applications . click apply for full job
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