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Position:Senior Maintenance Technician

Primary Location:Marietta (GA, USA), Georgia, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:10/22/2025

Job Number:R2063242

Position Type:Regular

Workplace Type:Onsite

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.

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.

About You and This Role

The purpose of the Senior Maintenance Technician is to be a productive member of the site maintenance team to support all maintenance aspects of the site, including but not limited to production, shipping, receiving, facilities maintenance, tank maintenance, logistics, and Technical Services and Development. The Senior Maintenance Technician will be a positive team player assisting other Tank Maintenance team members as able to help build positive team chemistry.

This role develops technical skills on the job to perform routine work activities using existing standard operating procedures. Completes assigned tasks with a close to moderate degree of supervision.

In this role, you will be using standard operating procedures to complete well-defined activities to develop the technical skills required to perform routine tasks. You will need to understand how these assigned tasks relate to other jobs and be able to exchange information in routine situations within your workgroup.

It is your responsibility to use existing procedures to resolve straightforward problems with limited opportunities to independently modify procedures or work processes. You are accountable for managing your assigned tasks and the accuracy of your own work. You will receive close to moderate level of supervision and guidance in this role.

Responsibilities

+ Follow established operating procedures and Dow Life Critical Safety Standards to ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance and production tasks.

+ Follow all critical, non-routine, and routine work procedures and policies associated with area responsibilities.

+ Successful completion of all required training.

+ Ability to handle basic tools safely.

+ Working at height either from ladders, manlift, or scaffolding.

+ Installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment.

+ Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing problems by observing mechanical devices in operation

+ Dismantling machinery and removing/replacing defective parts.

+ Performing preventative maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and downtime.

+ Coordinating and prioritizing work orders to minimize production downtime.

+ Inspect newly acquired equipment upon arrival, checking every part is in proper working condition and meets industry standards before being put into service.

+ Monitoring and maintaining inventory of spare parts and supplies.

+ Carefully read manuals of equipment and interpret them to understand how to operate and maintain them properly.

+ Keep record of maintenance activities to track the lifespan of equipment.

+ Communicate with site leadership of equipment downtime and maintenance best practices for maximum equipment performance.

+ Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

+ Safe operation of forklifts and manlifts.

+ Participate in root cause investigations if unplanned events or failures occur.

+ Perform daily housekeeping activities as required by Dow policy.

+ Able to follow procedures and processes.

+ Safety focused.

+ Able to work independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment. Ability to work effectively with a variety of personnel across functions and shifts.

+ Strong interpersonal effectiveness to relate cordially with team members and workers.

Required Qualifications

+ A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

+ Must be capable of interfacing with a computer to input data, communicate, and complete training.

+ At least 2 years of previous welding, pipe fitting, or instrumentation (I&E) experience in an industrial environment.

+ Focused attention to detail and data accuracy.

+ Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

+ Work typical day schedule with overtime as needed.

+ Participate in the plant on call system for off hours support.

+ Current, valid US driver's license to drive a forklift. Ability to learn to operate forklift.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds will be required.

+ 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.

Physical Requirements

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

+ Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, protective clothing, face masks, goggles, boots, etc. The respirator will require a clean-shaven face.

+ Lift (up to 50lbs), push, and pull.

+ Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

+ Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

+ Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.

+ Work in tight and enclosed spaces.

+ No known sensitivity to chemicals.

+ This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

+ 1 year experience driving forklift.

+ 3 or more years of knowledge and experience working in hands on maintenance activities in an industrial environment.

+ Ability to read Process Instrument Diagrams (PID) and schematics.

Your Skills

+ Technical Maintenance Skills:Ability to install, repair, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including welding, pipe fitting, and instrumentation in industrial environments.

+ Safety and Procedure Compliance:Strict adherence to safety standards and operating procedures, including safe tool handling, working at heights, and participating in root cause investigations.

+ Operational and Preventative Maintenance:Skilled in performing preventative maintenance, coordinating work orders, inspecting equipment, and managing spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.

+ Communication and Documentation:Proficient in reading manuals and engineering drawings, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and using computer systems for data entry and training.

+ Teamwork and Independence:Works effectively both independently and within a team, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and shifts.

Additional Notes

+ 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 onwww.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.