Salt Dome Operations (stratton Ridge) Process Technician

Process Technician

Diamond Infrastructure Solutions has an exciting job opportunity as a Process Technician in Oyster Creek (TX). This position is responsible for operating the assigned process areas inside (Mod V Board) and outside of Salt Dome Operations (Freeport Stratton Ridge Operations, FSR) site in a safe and optimal manner. This position will be required to perform operations-related activities as per the job role description in the Operate Work Plant Process.

Salt Dome Operations stores and transfers raw materials and products between most Texas Operations manufacturing plants, and mines salt reserves to provide treated brine to all chlorine production facilities in Texas Operations. Salt Dome's assets cover approximately 3,200 acres along Stratton Ridge Road east of Clute, Texas and the facility is part of Dow's Mining, Storage, and Pipeline (MSP) value center within the Hydrocarbons & Energy Business. These positions are aligned to Diamond Infrastructure Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment and control systems (pumps, compressors, drying towers, exchangers, fired heaters, caverns, tanks, ponds, flares, scrubbers/separators, and multiple highly integrated pipeline header systems.)
• Performs routine sampling and effective shift rounds, documenting and escalating deficiencies.
• Works with shift team members to complete tasks assigned to operations as per Task List (equipment preparation, routine maintenance, non-routine samples, etc.)
• Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with Salt Dome Operations and business goals.
• Follows and helps create Operating Discipline policies, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas. Ensures an adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.
• Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and using Logbook tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team and day staff.
• As required, performs immediate response activities and takes part in Root Cause Investigations.
• Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.
• Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities. Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline. Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities using the facility improvement processes, proper management of change processes and communication tools.
• Performs Autonomous Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, using proper policies, procedures, processes and disciplines.
• Actively participate in EH&S programs, including leak buster and housekeeping

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED/equivalent
• AND ONE of the following is also required:
• An Associate's degree or above in Process Technology, Instrumentation/Electrical, Computer Technology, or other technology fields
• 3 or more years of military experience technical in nature
• 3 or more years of process operator/process technician experience in the chemical industry
• Must have a current, valid, United States driver's license to drive a forklift and a company vehicle.
• Be able to work a rotating shift following the Dupont schedule, either 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM on scheduled days
• 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.

Your Skills

• System Procedures: The ability to operate and field check process equipment, monitor process conditions, and control systems. This includes performing routine sampling and tasks assigned to operations, such as equipment preparation and routine maintenance.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary for coaching and training others on plant operations, as well as for documenting and following up on deficiencies noted during rounds.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Proficiency in operating and field-checking several types of process equipment. This includes performing routine maintenance tasks and preparing equipment for operations.
• Troubleshooting: The ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues that may arise during operations. This involves using technical knowledge and skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Emergency Procedures: Actively participating in EH&S programs, developing personal safety goals, and ensuring that operational activities and process performance align with business goals.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to participate in root cause investigations and identify opportunities for plant optimization. This involves using technical knowledge to address issues and improve overall plant performance.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Physical Demands

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Wear and use respirators.
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 55 lbs.
• 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.

Benefits – What Diamond Infrastructure Solutions offers you

We invest in you. Diamond Infrastructure Solutions invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

• Vibrant network of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) designed to foster inclusion and belonging. With ten ERGs spanning diverse interests and identities, there's a group for everyone. Employees are encouraged to join and actively participate.
• 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).
• 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)

Diamond Infrastructure Solutions 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