Maintenance Technician

About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in Kankakee, IL. This role is for highly motivated persons with Mechanical, Instrument, and Electrical repair experience that exhibit leadership skills, display flexibility in working with others, have experience working in a chemical plant, demonstrate proficiency in electronic tools and embrace an ownership culture. You will primarily perform days, Monday through Friday. Overtime (Hold-over, Pre-Scheduled, and Call-in) is required as needed to perform the necessary repairs to keep the Plant Partners operating. Your participation in the After Hour Call-in rotation is an expectation of this role. Responsibilities Knowledgeable and able to perform skills required but not limited to pipefitting, welding, electrician, instrumentation, carpentry, masonry, machinist. Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on plant utilities including boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, water softeners, and high pressure water pumps. Complete preventative maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) assignments on chemical manufacturing equipment. Perform on-stream vibration analysis of rotating equipment, and checking and correcting the alignment of equipment as necessary. Mentor/train new employee’s in proper repair procedures and technology. Reviewer/Approver of Instrumentation Compliance PPM’s and Repairs done in the Instrument Shop. Troubleshoot, diagnose and provide effective repairs to all components of Instrument and Electrical Control and Distribution Systems. Develop procedures that efficiently, effectively and safely diagnose and repair Mechanical, Instrument and Electrical equipment/systems. Document repair history, initiate reliability improvements and resolve adverse equipment conditions. Provide expertise in Root Cause Investigations. Aggressively learn and acquire new skills within the broad spectrum of mechanical and I&E activities. Basic shop skills such as shop housekeeping, tool maintenance and repair. Required Qualifications A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Current, valid U.S. driver’s license. The ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role or as an operator in an industrial manufacturing environment. Qualified Instrument Technician able to perform SIS/BPCS Instrument Checks and Calibrations. Working knowledge of SAP. Experience operating a forklift. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel. Welding skills. Proficiency in Reading Instrument Loop Diagrams and Piping & Instrument Diagrams. The Physical Abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include: Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lb. Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. Standing/Walking for extended periods of time. Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders. Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator. Work in an area of intense or continuous noise. Work in an area with hazardous materials. Handle 55 gal. drums. Work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. Your Skills Electrical Principles: Working knowledge of electrical maintenance. Basic millwright skills including machine and rotating equipment repair. Instrumentation: Electronic Instrumentation skills (digital and analog) and PLC and Instrument Tech capabilities. Piping: Basic Torque requirement Understandings. Heavy Equipment: Must be able to operate an aerial and scissor lift (on-site training). Computer Literacy: Have the ability to learn new computer systems quickly. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Leadership: Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence. Must be punctual and reliable. Good interpersonal skills are required. Have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills. A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks. Able to work within an empowered team environment. Additional notes For positions based in Illinois, Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the Salary range for the position. This salary range is specific to the State of Illinois and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, and sustained job performance (or similar jobs). A reasonable annual base salary range for this position is: $57,480 - $95,760. For those employees who are eligible for overtime pay, payment will be made under the provisions of federal and state law (typically, 1.5X of your regular hourly rate). We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. Benefits – What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of your pay, health, life, future, and career. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dow 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io) and select option 8. #J-18808-Ljbffr