Local College Co-op: Infrastructure Mapping & Data Quality (Michigan Operations)

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 has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland, MI . This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round, undergraduate student position -- at least one full year in duration -- while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This   opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

The position exists to support the Michigan Operations Infrastructure/EH&S/Civil teams with the migration, cleanup, and organization of infrastructure and utility information.

 

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Compare records in the legacy system (Fetch) with the new mapping platform (ARC Portal) to find information that is missing, incomplete, duplicated, or outdated.

• Help move priority underground utility and infrastructure records from the legacy system into the new mapping platform.

• Enter and update utility information, organize files, clean up data, and track migration progress.

• Review and organize quarter block drawings and their references so they can be added to the new mapping platform.

• Work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Infrastructure, drawing owners, and other subject matter experts to answer questions and confirm information is accurate.

• Maintain a tracker showing where the information came from, where it is going, its current status, who owns it, what still needs to be checked, and any follow-up needed.

• Create basic work instructions and summary materials, such as screenshots, comparison notes, lessons learned, and recommended next steps for future updates to the mapping platform.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Students pursuing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial science, geography, civil engineering with a GIS emphasis, environmental science with GIS coursework, information systems, or a related field may be the best fit for this position.
• Coursework or experience using GIS software, preferably ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or a similar mapping platform, is preferred.
• Student should be comfortable working with spatial data, map layers, feature attributes, coordinate systems, and basic geospatial data standards.
• Student should be comfortable reviewing technical drawings, utility maps, quarter block drawings, spreadsheets, and spatial references to support accurate map updates.
• Student must be able to pay close attention to detail, compare data sources, identify differences, and clearly document unresolved questions.
• A basic understanding of database concepts, metadata, file organization, and data governance is preferred.
• Student should be able to communicate clearly with GIS, Engineering, EH&S, Infrastructure, and field stakeholders to clarify data needs and validation questions.
• Interest in applying GIS tools to industrial infrastructure, underground utilities, excavation planning, environmental data, and site operations is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Attention to Detail and Data Quality - Carefully review information, identify errors or differences, and help keep data accurate and complete.

• GIS and Spatial Data Literacy - Use basic GIS concepts and mapping tools to work with map layers, locations, and utility information.

• Problem Solving - Compare information from different sources, identify gaps or discrepancies, and help determine the next step.

• Organization and Documentation - Keep files, drawing references, trackers, and work instructions organized and easy to understand.

• Clear Communication - Ask questions, explain findings, and document information clearly for technical and field teams.

• Collaboration - Work effectively with GIS, Engineering, EH&S, Infrastructure, drawing owners, and other subject matter experts.

• Initiative and Independent Work - Take ownership of assigned tasks, ask for guidance when needed, and make steady progress with limited supervision.

Critical Requirements of the Local Student College Co-Op Program

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr) .
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred
• Able to begin work very soon, usually within 3 weeks of the job offer, and work year-round at least 16 hours each week ONLY during our regular business hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri…max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school).
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area). Students available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred and advantaged. 
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 2 days a week ; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time management skills are absolutely required.  
• Since this is a Local Co-op position, candidates must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which they are applying
• Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow co-op job posting.

 

Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and will verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.

 

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.

About Dow

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 .

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