Millwright Apprentice Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

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About This Role

Dow has an exciting an exciting opportunity for a Millwright in Deer Park, Texas.

Performs the Maintenance role (hands-on) in the Global Maintenance Work Process. The job will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing a variety of process and rotating equipment used in industrial processing. The mechanical equipment may include ANSI pumps, blowers, fans, gearboxes, conveyor belts, hydraulic systems, conveying systems, baghouses, mixers and agitators. This job requires hands-on field work to determine cause of equipment failure, locate spare parts, and install spare parts using repair procedures and machinist techniques for alignment.

Responsibilities

• Review the job package and verify work can be carried out safely.
• Create and follow hazards assessment indicating safety, health and environmental considerations for a job.
• Perform the task as per the conditions of the Safe Work Permit.
• If significant additional problems are identified during the job that may need a new work order, thoroughly investigate the source/cause of the problem according to the value-added work process.
• Complete the work and return equipment to operations.
• Assist in the analysis to ensure the problem is corrected.
• Leverage trade skills to apprentices and other maintenance associates.
• Assist in the development of Maintenance Work Procedures.
• Feedback information on job package quality and Root Cause Analysis data as required.
• Always follows standard work procedures.
• Create a field procedure when a procedure does not exist.
• Initiate procedure updates as improvement opportunities are determined.
• Participate in procedure audits as requested.
• Review procedures as required.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a Journeyman Millwright or successful completion of a millwright apprenticeship.
• 3 or more years of experience in an industrial maintenance role.
• Must have a current, valid US Driver's License.
• 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

• Previous experience working in a Petrochemical facility.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Work at heights greater than or equal to 4 ft off the ground. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less)

Skills

• Computer Proficiency: Ability to use computer systems, software applications, and digital tools effectively to perform job responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, listening, and reading comprehension skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams and populations.
• Collaboration: Ability to build positive relationships, facilitate discussions, and work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to analyze situations, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to resolve issues and improve outcomes.
• Decision Making: Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to make timely, well-informed decisions.
• Initiative: Ability to influence and inspire others, work independently with minimal supervision, and contribute positively within an empowered team environment.
• Process Safety: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment while demonstrating reliability, accountability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is available for this position.

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)

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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 30countries and employ approximately36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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 visitingwww.dow.com.

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