Operator

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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

You are a hands-on, safety-focused operations professional who thrives in a plant environment. You take ownership of equipment performance, react efficiently to unplanned events, and maintain a steady, reliable operation. You are detail-oriented, disciplined, and proactive in identifying risks or improvement opportunities. You enjoy teamwork, communicate clearly during shift handovers, and take pride in maintaining operational excellence.This role is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of assigned plant equipment and areas. You will perform routine tasks, monitor process conditions, support troubleshooting, and uphold all Operating Discipline requirements. You are expected to use your operational knowledge to maintain optimal plant performance while ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with shift teams, help resolve plant upsets, and may train less experienced operators. The position requires strong operational discipline and the ability to respond effectively to both planned and unplanned events.

Responsibilities
* Follow Operating Discipline policies, procedures, and standards to ensure safe and efficient plant operation. Operate, monitor, and field-check process equipment to maintain optimal conditions aligned with plant and business goals.
* Perform scheduled operational tasks and handle activities that arise during unplanned events.
* Collaborate with shift team members to balance workload and complete assigned tasks on time.
* Conduct effective shift relief to ensure smooth communication and operational continuity. Maintain required qualifications and complete all training goals on schedule.
* Mentor and train new or existing operators in troubleshooting, process operations, and use of Operating Discipline tools. Participate in immediate response activities as assigned. Initiate and document preliminary investigations and support root cause analysis for plant events.
* Track key performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and optimize plant performance.Perform autonomous maintenance activities, including minor repairs and preventive maintenance. Proactively identify operational improvements, support Management of Change (MOC) processes, and use facility improvement tools.

Qualifications
* Preferred: Associate's Degree (Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree) in Process Technology or a related technical field.
* Required if no degree: Equivalent years of operational, manufacturing, or process operations experience.
* Production Unit certifications typically required (site-specific).

Your Skills
* Strong understanding of process operations, equipment monitoring, and plant reliability.
* Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and respond to unplanned events. Strong communication skills, especially during shift handovers.
* Good teamwork and collaboration with cross-shift teams.
* Ability to mentor and train less experienced operators. Strong safety awareness and commitment to following procedures.
* Ability to interpret plant metrics to optimize performance.
* Basic technical/mechanical skills for autonomous maintenance tasks.

Additional notes
* No relocation is available for this role.
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Fluency in Swedish and English (both written and verbal) is required.
* The role requires adherence to strict safety and operational standards at all times.
* Operator progression is determined at the site level.
* The job involves both operational monitoring and hands-on equipment interaction.
* Flexibility, attention to detail, and continuous learning are essential for success.
* The operator must use discretionary time effectively to address skill gaps and support continuous improvement.

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.

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