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2024-2025 Campus Internship – Information Systems/Information Technology

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 has internship opportunities during the summer of 2025 within its Information Systems/Information Technology organization for individuals who are within one or two years of graduation and are currently enrolled in a university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical field.  The internships will be located in one of the global IT centers in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. The duration of these internships is typically 12 weeks.

Interns will be involved in projects that are critical to moving forward Dow’s IT Strategy and digitally transforming the organization. They will support critical business and technical needs for Dow business, research, and manufacturing functions around the world in a variety of process & technology areas including but not limited to artificial intelligence/machine learning, analytics, SAP, mobile, web and/or desktop application development, cloud architectures and contemporary security solutions.

Interns will be involved in one or more of the following:

Systems Solutions: Planning, designing, creating and implementing enterprise-wide or business specific technology and solutions. Managing change, delivering corporate-wide technology upgrades, minimizing risks, and enhancing employee productivity through increased familiarity with the capabilities we provide.
Information Security: Preserving the integrity of Dow information and containing problems before they have an impact. Safeguarding ideas, protecting our data, network and equipment from intrusions before they begin.
Service Management and Business I/S: Ensuring all Dow employees have the technology tools they need to be productive. Listening to our stakeholders – employees, suppliers and customers – and using that information to propel Dow forward.
Operations: Ensuring that everything from the Dow network to the Dow intranet is stable and working smoothly.
IT Technology Architecture: Researching and designing the information technology platform to enhance productivity at Dow. Testing the theories, enhancing the concepts, and exploring future information technology opportunities.

The incumbent may work together with support personnel from the United States; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mumbai, India; and Shanghai, China, as well as, clients from any other Dow global location.

Candidates must have a strong interest in the application of information technology to meet rapidly changing business needs. They must have good judgment, good problem solving skills, and the ability to work with diverse, global teams in an empowered environment. Strong human relations skills, teamwork, and flexibility are essential for success.

Qualifications:

Must be within one or two years of graduation and currently enrolled in a university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related technical field. Preferred degrees in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related degrees.
Public transportation options are limited for this work location, personal/reliable transportation during work term is required.
GPAs of 3.0 or higher are preferred
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis.

Senior Operations Leader

About you and this role:

As the Senior Operations Leader, you will share responsibility and accountability for plant personnel, assets and achievement of the plant related site, business, and corporate goals. Provides leadership to the plant operations team which includes both professional individual contributors and administrative, technical and / or operational supports employees. Acts as the primary back-up to the Production Leader. Has accountability for the performance and results of the team. As a leader, fosters a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong customer and safety focus that embraces inclusion and diversity, innovation and sustainability, continuous improvement and empowerment.

Responsibilities:

Partners with the Production leader to drive a strong personal safety, process safety, and environmental improvement plan to achieve EH&S goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements.
Supports Production Leader to provide motivation, explanation, context, and communication purpose of messages to the empowered organization.
Develops operation employees and ensures career success via goal-setting, performance management, promotion processes, and employee development plan.
Knows the business model and strategy for facility. Explains to operations how the plant fits into the business and corporation.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (i.e. engineering, manufacturing or related)
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 skills:

A degree discipline in Engineering
Prior people leadership experience

Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

For positions based in California, Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the salary range for the position. This salary range is specific to the State of California and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, and sustained job performance (or similar jobs).

A reasonable salary range for this position is: $120,000– $213,600.

This job is eligible for an additional 18% geographic differential associated with the California location and 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)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

Production Engineer

Serves as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products. Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within job discipline. Performs routine assignments and solves standard problems using existing procedures. Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience.

Responsibilities / Duties:

Works closely with the operations team leveraging their problem solving skills and technical expertise.
Elevates and appropriately applies knowledge of the plant and technology referencing historical data and conferring with Technology Center or other subject matter experts (SMEs).
Ensures Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and utilized and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance.
Utilizes defined MET and challenges/escalates MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.
Partners with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.
Diagnoses and documents root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility.
Understands why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keeps a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.
Conducts daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.
Maintains, owns, and reviews daily Key Process Indicators (KPI)/ trends to ensure optimum performance.
Responds urgently to plant issues and emergencies.
Acts as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drives implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
Provides leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant Raw Material Efficiency, which may include yield or waste generation.
Ensures compliance with plant operating permits. Understands site integration and provides input to optimize the overall system.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Must be willing to be available for on call support outside of standard working hours
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

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

Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders
Work in tight and close in spaces
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise
Work in an area with hazardous materials

Preferred Skills:

Previous internship or co-op in a petrochemical manufacturing environment

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance

Process Technician

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Process Technician in Seadrift, Texas.

The purpose of this job is to operate assigned equipment or areas of the plant and perform operations related activities per the work process, utilize chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner, work in a team environment where individuals often set priorities and complete work activities with minimal supervision. This is a 24 hour operation and will require the ability to work 12 hour shifts during the day and at night on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

Follow 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 a standard task list including 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 related deviations and problems and maintain equipment reliability
Initiate and participate in Root Cause Investigations as required
Coach and train others on plant operations
Perform immediate response activities and manage unplanned events
Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline
Use measurements and tools to operate the Plant at optimum conditions
Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines
Manage multiple and complex plant computer control systems
Perform all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
Operator a forklift/fork truck.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND one of the following is required.
- Associates degree or higher in Process Technology (or related degree). Dow will consider those with 3 or more years of relevant military experience in lieu of a degree.
- 3 or more years of experience as an Operations Technician in a Chemical, Oil and Gas or Manufacturing environment.

Able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
Able to work overtime as needed.
Able to work night and weekends as required.
Have a current, valid US drivers 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.

Physical Demands

Lift, 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 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
Handle material from drums.
This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.