Instrument Mechanic - Represented/Tariff

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 This Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Instrument Mechanic - Represented/Tariff in Deer Park, Texas.

 

This position is critical to the daily operations of the plant. The role performs work related to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems equipment including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, computer, microprocessor, and variable frequency drives, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog components used in process control systems; and perform other duties as required.

 

Responsibilities

• Maintains instrument and electrical equipment for their area of responsibility with instrumentation being the primary focus.
• Sets up and calibrates, tests, measures, and repairs all types of electrical controls, instruments, and electronic variables.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical and instrument equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions safely and efficiently and helps document failure analysis.
• Collects equipment operation and history data to facilitate reliability improvements.
• Actively participates in the implementation of the Global Maintenance Work Process for E/I work.
• Provides Work Activity Coordinator with all required information from each job performed, including feedback on what was found and done, and hours put in.
• Provides Field Planner with all required information to assemble an effective plan on complex E/I job.
• Coordinate E/I trouble shooting based on priority in plant. (Could be leveraged to other Units)
• Provides Operating Discipline for E/I task in area of responsibility.
• Works with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PPM) Coordinator role in defining appropriate E/I spare parts, building equipment files in SAP, and defining necessary scheduled services for E/I in area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of DC voltage systems and UPS systems.
• Familiar with variable speed drives.
• Familiar with high voltage breakers and distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of Heat Tracing Systems.
• Willing to support off-hours calls and repairs.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 4 or more years of experience in an instrumentation maintenance role.
• Working knowledge of common instrumentation: Flow Elements/Sensors, Pressure Sensors, and Temperature Probes.
• Willing and able to work overtime and answer emergency calls off hours.
• Current, valid U.S. 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in an instrumentation maintenance role.

• Completed Apprenticeship Program.
• Journeyman’s license with electrical/instrumentation.
• 3 or more years of relevant military experience in Maintenance-related roles. 
• Mechanically inclined.
• Some instrument and process control (DeltaV, AllenBradley or GE Series 9030) knowledge and experience are desirable. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly. 

 

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand 50% of the time.
• Walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• 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.

• 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)

 

Skills

• Safety and Operating Discipline: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safe work practices by following established procedures, properly using required PPE, recognizing workplace hazards, and completing electrical and instrumentation work in accordance with site safety standards.
• Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance: Installs, inspects, calibrates, tests, maintains, and repairs instrumentation and electrical equipment, including flow, pressure, and temperature devices, electrical controls, variable frequency drives, heat tracing, DC voltage systems, and UPS systems.
• Troubleshooting: Systematically diagnoses instrumentation, electrical, and process-control malfunctions to identify root causes and complete safe, efficient repairs. Uses testing results, equipment history, and field observations to support failure analysis and reliability improvements.
• Time Management: Prioritizes multiple maintenance activities based on operational needs and equipment criticality. Provides accurate job findings, labor hours, parts requirements, and technical details to support scheduling, preventive maintenance, and complex E/I work planning.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with operations, maintenance, planning, and reliability personnel. Accurately documents completed work, explains equipment findings, provides timely job feedback, and collaborates with others to resolve plant issues.

 

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is available for this position.

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.

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