Maintenance Electrical Technician

Dow Chemical Company

Plaquemine, LA

LOCATION

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Electrical Technician located in Plaquemine, LA. The Maintenance Electrical Technician provides technical expertise to support Work Coordinators and Schedulers in the safe and effective execution of electrical work. This role participates in the installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical systems, including switchgear, electrical cabinets/buses, breakers, generators, and other related equipment.

In addition, this role mentors contract electricians within the assigned Maintenance area, as needed.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot plant electrical equipment, including diagnosing failures, replacing defective components, documenting failure analyses, and verifying proper sizing of electrical components and parts.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, logic diagrams, loop diagrams, single‑line diagrams, and auxiliary circuits associated with equipment.
Create and follow hazard assessments, review job packages to ensure work can be executed safely, perform work in accordance with Safe Work Permit requirements, and specify, comply with, and verify equipment suitability for hazardous area classifications per classification drawings.
Execute work within established Maintenance Work Processes and assist in resolving issues related to planning, scheduling, and work execution.
Assist with planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance activities in coordination with planners, work coordinators, and operations, and coordinate, specify, requisition, and install parts and equipment.
Support a strong procedure‑use culture through field use, review, revision, and development of procedures, participate in field interactions and procedure audits as requested, and provide influential leadership within the Dow team and contractor workforce.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, AND one of the following:
- Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Technology/Electronics from an accredited institution
- Technical diploma in Electrical Technology/Electronics from an accredited institution
- Three (3) or more years of relevant military experience
- Three (3) or more years of experience in an industrial electrician role
Ability to work a day shift, 4/10 schedule.
Willingness to work rotating weekend call‑out, holdover overtime, call‑ins, and extended 12‑hour shifts during plant turnarounds.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of experience as an Industrial Electrician in plant maintenance.

Physical Requirements

Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Lift, push, and pull materials and equipment.
Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Stand and walk for extended periods.
Lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
Work at heights, including climbing stairs and ladders.
Work in confined or enclosed spaces.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator, hearing protection, eye protection, hard hat, and steel‑toed footwear.
Perform elevated work at heights of four feet or greater.
Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.

Your Skills

Electrical Maintenance & Technical Fundamentals: Ability to work with electrical test equipment and apply foundational knowledge of low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems, components, and equipment used in industrial environments.
Electrical Systems Interpretation & Standards Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and documentation and apply applicable electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC) to ensure compliant and reliable work execution.
Troubleshooting, Analysis & Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and decision‑making skills to diagnose issues, prioritize actions, and resolve complex electrical and operational challenges effectively.
Work Management & Operational Discipline: Ability to work within established maintenance and work management processes, support planning and scheduling activities, and manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Safety, Risk Awareness & Accountability: Demonstrated commitment to safety, including hazard awareness, sound judgment, and adherence to safety expectations while performing work independently or as part of a team.
Communication, Collaboration & Leadership: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions, and demonstrated leadership and influence in an empowered team environment.

Additional Note

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 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.

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.