Associate Operator

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.

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 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

What you will do in this role:
The Associate Operator operates assigned equipment or areas of the plant to ensure safe, quality, and efficient operation of the entire plant. This role will perform the duties associated with but not limited to operating the plant, which includes the operation of control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates and transfer of products, writing Safe Work Permits, sampling, making area checks, Red Tags, Return to Operations (RTO), completing checklists, housekeeping, etc.

• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operate and field check process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List. (e.g., Field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.)
• Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with Plant and business goals.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.
• As required, initiate and participate in Root Cause Investigations.
• Coach and train others on plant operations.
• Perform immediate response activities assigned by Immediate Response Leader.
• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating discipline.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
• Perform all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

• High School diploma or equivalent AND one of the following are required:
  • Associates degree in Process Technology.
  • 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
  • 2 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Willing and able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies as a member of the Emergency Response Team with a three-year commitment.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (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.

• Previous process operator/technician experience.

• Process Operation: Ability to operate and monitor plant equipment and control systems to…