Job Description

Description

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at the Louisville, KY location.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this job is to repair and replace instrument, electrical, and mechanical systems, including piping and machinery supporting operating plants and utilities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintaining and repairing instruments, motors, valves, rotating equipment and all equipment necessary for the chemical plant operation
* Troubleshooting
* Preventive maintenance
* General construction

**This role will have an assessment to complete during the application process. Please allow 30 minutes - 1 hour to complete the assessment at the time of application. You will not be able to save your application for later. Even if you have taken this assessment before please click on the link. An assessment is required for each position you apply to.**

Required Qualifications:

* Current, valid US driver's license.
* Able to Work rotating and straight shifts (work assignments may include rotating and straight shifts).
* Willing and able to travel as needed, which may consist of trips between departments and plants.
* 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.

Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

* Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
* Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
* Stand 50% of the time.
* Walk for extended periods of time
* Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
* Work in tight and closed in spaces.
* 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

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associate's degree in a maintenance, electrical or I&E discipline.
* 4 or more years of relevant military experience.
* 1 or more years of maintenance work experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility or a skilled trade using similar skills such as a Pipefitter, Millwright, Electrician, or HVAC technician.

Education:

* High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

* Proficiency in Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
* Have strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills.
* Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
* Demonstrates excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately.
* Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.
* Has strong troubleshooting skills.
* Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.
* Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
* Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
* Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
* Able to work with independently with minimal supervision with in an empowered team environment.
* Strong work ethic.
* Safety focused.

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for 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. **
Dow Offers:

* A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
* On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
* Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
* The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
* Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Companys ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dows portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 109 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 36,500 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2019. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. 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 contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-800-523-3945.