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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 This Role
Dow has an exciting job opportunity for a Power Distribution Electrician in Seadrift, Texas.
Power Distribution Electricians are responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining industrial electrical equipment (up to 69KV) and control systems in a safe manner.
Responsibilities
- Duties could include, but are not limited to installing, Commissioning, connecting, maintaining, Testing, and troubleshooting:
- Low, medium, and high voltage motor control systems
- Low, medium, and high voltage Switchgear, transformers, substations, Breakers, oil/gas high voltage circuit breakers, air switches
- Low, medium, and High voltage power cable, electric motors, and generators
- Protective devices and relays
- DC battery charger stations, inverters, and UPS systems.
- Motor drives systems (synch. /induction/DC/VFD)
- Use procedures - this includes field use, review, revise, and development of procedures.
- ability to utilize functional, technical knowledge, company standards and educational background or experience to analyze and solve problems
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
- Working Knowledge of Electrical test equipment.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and one or more of the following:
- Associate’s degree or higher in electrical technology.
- 3 or more years of relevant Military Training.
- 2 or more years of industrial manufacturing and electrical experience.
- A current, valid US driver’s license.
- Willing and able to work on a 4-10 schedule (4 days per week at 10 hours per day) with occasional overtime as dictated by business needs.
- Participate in an after-hour call rotation for night and weekend coverage.
- You must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
- 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.
Skills
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Ability to quickly identify, analyze, and resolve electrical and control system issues using technical knowledge and logical thinking.
- Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing schedules to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Teamwork: Works effectively with colleagues and other departments, fostering collaboration and supporting shared objectives.
- Detail Oriented: Maintains accuracy and precision when installing, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and safety protocols.
- Risk Awareness: Understands and applies safety procedures when working with high-voltage systems and hazardous materials; proactively identifies and mitigates risks.
- Communication (Written & Verbal): Clearly conveys technical information, updates, and documentation to team members and supervisors in both written and verbal formats.
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.
- Able to lift hoses, rigging equipment, power tools and similar equipment as a normal part of the job.
- Able to climb stairs, ladders, negotiate uneven surfaces and work at heights.
- Able to traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.
- Work at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less)
Additional Notes
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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 visitingwww.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 on www.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.
