Junior R&D / Pilot Plant Technician at Dow in Freeport, TX

Job description

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. About You and This Role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Junior R&D / Pilot Plant Technician supporting Research & Development activities in Freeport TX and South Charleston, WV . In this role, you will support the safe and reliable operation of R&D pilot plant and laboratory activities that contribute to the development, testing, characterization, and optimization of products, processes, and technologies. You will work closely with Research Scientists, Engineers, Technologists, leaders, and other technicians to execute planned experiments, generate samples and high-quality data, perform testing, and continuously improve laboratory and pilot plant capabilities. You are a self-starter who can identify, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will use established procedures and standard operating practices to perform routine activities while developing the technical skills needed to troubleshoot equipment and processes, support experimental work, and contribute to continuous improvement. You will be accountable for the safety, quality, accuracy, and timely completion of your assigned work and will receive appropriate supervision, guidance, and technical direction from experienced technicians, technologists, engineers, and research scientists. Responsibilities Safely operate, monitor, and support assigned R&D pilot plant and laboratory equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements. Perform routine operational and laboratory activities, including field checks, equipment preparation, sample collection and preparation, physical testing, process monitoring, and data collection. Execute experiments and testing to support R&D programs and provide samples, process information, and test results to Research Scientists, Engineers, and other internal stakeholders. Develop familiarity with equipment, instruments, test methods, and operating requirements and build troubleshooting skills to resolve routine process, equipment, instrument, and testing issues. Monitor process conditions, equipment, instrumentation, and control systems and identify deviations or opportunities for improvement. Collect, document, analyze, and report experimental, process, and laboratory data accurately and in a timely manner. Use appropriate quality assurance and quality control practices to help ensure acceptable equipment performance and data quality. Support troubleshooting, minor equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, equipment improvements, and optimization activities. Participate in the implementation of new equipment, instruments, and test methods, including development or revision of operating procedures and training materials. Conduct experiments to understand and continuously improve the capabilities, reliability, and efficiency of R&D processes, instruments, test methods, and laboratory operations. Support or conduct R&D projects under the guidance of Research Scientists, Engineers, Technologists, or other technical leaders. Identify and support opportunities to improve safety, data quality, equipment reliability, work processes, asset utilization, productivity, and delivery of results. Prioritize work based on operational needs, customer requirements, relative importance, and urgenc