PTEC Intern at Dow in Hahnville, LA

Summary: Dow is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, passionate about delivering integrity, respect, and safety. In this role, you will work in a manufacturing environment as an independent contributor, responsible for operating equipment, monitoring process conditions, and collaborating with a team to achieve plant goals. Responsibilities: - Shadowing/supporting Operating Technicians - Following Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to help ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas - Making rounds with an operator and assisting in taking readings and field-checking process equipment - Monitoring process conditions, equipment and control systems - Performing tasks under the direct supervision/direction of an experienced operator - Participating in troubleshooting unit upsets and abnormalities - Witnessing the work permit system, learn about Environmental, Health & Safety systems as well as emergency preparedness - Demonstrating Dow's global competencies showing: cooperative and active participation in operations activities, willingness and enthusiasm to learn about the facility, ability to apply self to effectively help and support operations - Working in a team environment where individuals often set priorities and complete work activities with little or no direction from a manager/supervisor, the PTEC Intern is responsible for: - Being self-motivated with high standards of personal integrity - Having a strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment - Having good technical skills to learn how to operate both manual and highly automated equipment - Having the desire to learn and grow technical skills to stay current with new automation and technology - Being able to effectively work with others. Candidates must be able and are expected to effectively communicate, share information, in a respectful and professional manner - Being able to demonstrate leadership behaviors - setting high standards of personal excellence and demonstrating these behaviors in work habits including safe work behaviors, work ethic, etc Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED and one or more of the following is required: Enrolled in your last semester of a Process Technology (PTEC) Associate's degree program and have at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA - Graduated in the last 2 years with 2.7 cumulative GPA - A minimum of 3 or more years of relevant military experience - Willing and able to attach a resume and current/most recent transcripts to job application - Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card - 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 - Technical Aptitude in Process Operations: Ability to operate and troubleshoot both manual and automated chemical manufacturing equipment - Safety and Environmental Awareness: Understanding and adherence to safety protocols, environmental standards, and emergency preparedness procedures - Team Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in empowered teams and communicate respectfully and professionally - Self-Motivation and Integrity: Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and high personal standards in work ethic and behavior - Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to monitor systems, identify abnormalities, and participate in troubleshooting operational issues - Adaptability and Willingness to Learn: Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and processes and staying current with automation trends - Physical Stamina and Compliance: Capability to meet physical demands such as lifting, climbing, and working in confined or noisy environments while using PPE - 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 Required Skills: Process Operations, Safety Awareness