U.S Apprenticeship Program – Freeport Operations

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Freeport (TX, USA),Texas,United States of America

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About You and this Role

We are seeking candidates for exciting and rewarding Apprenticeship opportunities available at our Texas Operations facilities within the U.S. Apprenticeship Program.

As part of the U.S. Apprenticeship Program, Apprentices participate in a 2‑3 year program offering hands‑on work experience in our chemical plants while attending community college to earn a company‑paid Associate’s degree. During the program, Apprentices will be offered paid tuition, wages, and some benefits. Upon successful completion of the program, Apprentices will have earned an Associate’s Degree in one of several technical disciplines.

Apprentices will report to an Apprenticeship Program Leader who will support the Apprentice throughout the apprenticeship program. Apprentices who successfully complete the program will also be highly considered for a job within the company.

Individuals selected to fill an available Apprentice opening will be required to sign an offer letter that will commit them to working for Dow for 2 years upon being offered a full‑time position.

The hourly rate of pay for this role will be at least $25.38. The exact pay rate will be communicated if you are chosen to receive an offer of employment. The hourly pay rate is set by the Company and is non‑negotiable.

Expected hire date for these opportunities is June 8th, 2026; but it could go onto August 3rd, 2026 at the latest.

Responsibilities

Apprenticeship Opportunities are available in the following fields:
Process Technician, Instrument Electrical Technician, and Laboratory Technician.

Process Technician

Process Technicians operate equipment in assigned areas of the plant and perform operations related activities per the work process. They utilize chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities and Key Skills

• Routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates, and transfer of products.
• Controlling, monitoring and adjustment of all control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Properly lifting hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves and similar equipment including the proper clearing and isolation of equipment.
• Following operating discipline, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
• Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems,…