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The Dow Chemical Company

Dows SkillBridge Program - Production Operator

Internship All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
1 location in Louisiana
Job locations
Louisiana
Career field
Production

About the program

The Skillbridge Operator Intern operates assigned equipment or areas of the plant to ensure safe, quality, and efficient operation of the entire plant. This role will perform the duties associated with but not limited to operating the plant, which includes the operation of control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates and transfer of products, writing Safe Work Permits, sampling, making area checks, Red Tags, Return to Operations (RTO), completing checklists, housekeeping, etc.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this roleFollow Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.Operate and field check process equipment.Monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems.Perform tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List. (e.g., Field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.)Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with Plant and business goals.Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.As required, initiate and participate in Root Cause Investigations.Perform immediate response activities assigned by Immediate Response Leader.Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplinesPerform all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship. Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)High School diploma or equivalent AND be accepted into the SkillBridge program.Willing and able to work shift work, not to exceed 40 hours a week during internship.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.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Please send resume and military record to Nicole Schaar.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ