Instrumentation & Electrical Technologist

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Position:Instrumentation & Electrical Technologist

Primary Location:Freeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:10/20/2025

Job Number:R2061097

Position Type:Regular

Workplace Type:Onsite




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 (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 www.dow.com.



About You and this Role

Dowhas an exciting opportunity as anInstrumentation & Electrical Technologistlocated inFreeport, TX!


As the instrumentation & electrical technologist you will provide maintenance craft specific support to plants.

You will maintain and repair all types of equipment within craft knowledge and expertise.

You will participate on the maintenance team which supports reliability improvement across all Operations facilities in the Plastics Organization.

This will require full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments.

You will act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.


Responsibilities

+ Enables the people who manage and/or perform work in the field with the tools and information needed to perform their job effectively and efficiently.

+ Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments.

+ Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

+ Reviews and manages the inspections due for assigned unit

+ Participates in assigned unit updates and planning meetings to be aware of unit needs and priorities.

Participates in the Management of Change process

+ Provides day-to-day and occasional off-hour inspection support to the plant

+ Participates in unit shutdowns by supplying inspection scopes along with repair scopes

+ Participates in unit day to day maintenance by supplying inspection scopes along with repair scopes

+ Participate in Root Cause Investigations (RCI’s)

+ Make unit walkthroughs/assessments


Required Qualifications

+ One of the following is required:

+ A minimum of an Associate's degree or 3 or more years of military experience and 6+ years of electrical maintenance, manufacturing or other related experience.

+ A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience electrical maintenance, manufacturing or other related experience.


+ A current, valid US Driver's License.

+ 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

+ Troubleshooting:The ability to identify and fix problems in devices that measure things like pressure, temperature, and flow.

This helps keep plant operations running smoothly and safely.

+ Equipment Maintenance:Skill in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems such as motors, wiring, and control panels.

This includes working safely with high-voltage equipment and following procedures.

+ Electrical Principles:Understanding how electrical systems work—including circuits, voltage, current, and safety practices—to inspect, maintain, and repair equipment like motors, control panels, and wiring in a manufacturing environment.

+ Communication:Working well with others by sharing updates, helping less experienced teammates, and participating in meetings to plan and improve maintenance activities.

+ Detail-Oriented:Carefully follows procedures, catches small issues in equipment or documentation, and ensures inspections and repairs are done accurately and safely.


Additional Notes

+ No relocation assistance is available for this position.


Physical Requirements

+ Must be willing and able to climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.

+ 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 285lbs.







Benefits – What Dow offers you


We invest in you.




Dow 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.



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.


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 www.dow.com.



As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.

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 (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

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