Associate Operator

Associate Operator

** At a glance*
* ** Position:
** Associate Operator

** Primary

Location:

** Ardmore (OK, USA),

Oklahoma,

United States of America

*
* Schedule:

** Full time

** Date Posted:
** 07/10/2026

** Job Number:
** R2067185

** 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.

** About you and this role*
* ** Dow
* * is seeking the next
** Associate Operator
** to support our
** Ardmore, OK
** site.

As the
** Associate Operator,
** you operate assigned equipment or areas of the plant to ensure safe, quality, and efficient operation of the entire plant. This role will perform the duties associated with but not limited to operating the plant, which includes the operation of control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates and transfer of products, writing Safe Work Permits, sampling, making area checks, Red Tags, Return to Operations (RTO), completing checklists, housekeeping, etc.

** 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 Master Task List. (e.g., 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, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.

+ As required, initiate and participate in Root Cause Investigations.

+ Coach and train others on plant operations.

+ Perform immediate response activities assigned by Immediate Response Leader.

+ Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating discipline.

+ Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines

+ Perform all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

** Required Qualifications*
* + A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Willing and able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.

+ This position will be on an 8-hour rotating Shift Schedule; rotations last 4 weeks.

+ 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*
* + Associates degree in Process Technology.

+ 3 or more years of relevant military experience.

+ 2 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience.

+ Previous process operator/technician experience preferred.

** Physical Requirements*
* _Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations._

+ Lift, push, and pull.

+ Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

+ Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

+ Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders. 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.

+ Work in tight and closed in spaces.

+ Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to earplugs, goggles, hard hat and steel-toed shoes.

+ Work in an area of intense or continuous…