Associate Operator

Associate Operator

Dow is seeking the next Associate Operator to support our Ardmore, OK site. As the Associate Operator, you operate 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing and able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
• This position will be on an 8-hour rotating Shift Schedule; rotations last 4 weeks.
• 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

• Associates degree in Process Technology.
• 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
• 2 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Previous process operator/technician experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders. This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to earplugs, goggles, hard hat and steel-toed shoes.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.

Skills

• Process Operation: Ability to operate and monitor plant equipment and control systems to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Troubleshooting: Skill in diagnosing and resolving process, equipment, and safety issues to maintain optimal plant performance.
• Safety Compliance: Strong commitment to following safety protocols, writing Safe Work Permits, and participating in emergency response activities.
• Technical Communication: Capability to document procedures, complete checklists, and communicate effectively with team members during operations.
• Preventive Maintenance: Competence in performing minor repairs, equipment checks, and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Additional Note

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.