About Diamond Infrastructure Solutions (website)
Diamond Infrastructure Solutions is an infrastructure-focused company strategically located in the U.S. Gulf Coast – the heart of U.S. manufacturing. The company is comprised of ~2700 employees and contractors that are driven by a customer-first entrepreneurial mindset, offering expertise and turn-key services to more than 70 on-site and off-site customers across the U.S. Gulf Coast. The company is built upon the foundation of Dow’s world-leading operational excellence to deliver best-in-class services and reliability.
Our vision is to be the trusted leader in infrastructure—delivering reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that adapt to our customers’ evolving needs. At Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, we empower growth across the U.S. Gulf Coast by providing strategic land access and dependable services. Backed by world-class assets, scale, and expertise, we help our partners optimize costs, accelerate their ambitions, and achieve lasting value through every project and partnership.
Our People are the integral ingredient to our culture of employee ownership and excellence-driven core values. An unwavering focus on employee & asset safety and the generational impact to our environment & surrounding communities is critical. Together we will strategically deliver Focused Growth while positioning the organization to leverage industry megatrends for sustained success.
*This role is aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions (“Diamond Infra”) company and will be seconded from Dow to Diamond Infrastructure Solutions until January 1, 2027. At that time, the role will become directly aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions Company. *
About You and this Role
Diamond Infrastructure Solutions has an exciting job opportunity as a Process Technician in Oyster Creek (TX). This position is responsible for operating the assigned process areas inside (Mod V Board) and outside of Salt Dome Operations (Freeport Stratton Ridge Operations, FSR) site in a safe and optimal manner. This position will be required to perform operations-related activities as per the job role description in the Operate Work Plant Process.
Salt Dome Operations stores and transfers raw materials and products between most Texas Operations manufacturing plants, and mines salt reserves to provide treated brine to all chlorine production facilities in Texas Operations. Salt Dome's assets cover approximately 3,200 acres along Stratton Ridge Road east of Clute, Texas and the facility is part of Dow's Mining, Storage, and Pipeline (MSP) value center within the Hydrocarbons & Energy Business. These positions are aligned to Diamond Infrastructure Solutions.
Responsibilities
- Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment and control systems (pumps, compressors, drying towers, exchangers, fired heaters, caverns, tanks, ponds, flares, scrubbers/separators, and multiple highly integrated pipeline header systems.)
- Performs routine sampling and effective shift rounds, documenting and escalating deficiencies.
- Works with shift team members to complete tasks assigned to operations as per Task List (equipment preparation, routine maintenance, non-routine samples, etc.)
- Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with Salt Dome Operations and business goals.
- Follows and helps create Operating Discipline policies, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas. Ensures an adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.
- Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and using Logbook tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team and day staff.
- As required, performs immediate response activities and takes part in Root Cause Investigations.
- Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.
- Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities. Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline. Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities using the facility improvement processes, proper management of change processes and communication tools.
- Performs Autonomous Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, using proper policies, procedures, processes and disciplines.
- Actively participate in EH&S programs, including leak buster and housekeeping
Qualifications
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED/equivalent
- AND ONE of the following is also required:
- An Associate’s degree or above in Process Technology, Instrumentation/Electrical, Computer Technology, or other technology fields
- 3 or more years of military experience technical in nature
- 3 or more years of process operator/process technician experience in the chemical industry
- Must have a current, valid, United States driver’s license to drive a forklift and a company vehicle.
- Be able to work a rotating shift following the Dupont schedule, either 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM on scheduled days
- 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.
Your Skills
- System Procedures: The ability to operate and field check process equipment, monitor process conditions, and control systems. This includes performing routine sampling and tasks assigned to operations, such as equipment preparation and routine maintenance.
- Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary for coaching and training others on plant operations, as well as for documenting and following up on deficiencies noted during rounds.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Proficiency in operating and field-checking several types of process equipment. This includes performing routine maintenance tasks and preparing equipment for operations.
- Troubleshooting: The ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues that may arise during operations. This involves using technical knowledge and skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Emergency Procedures: Actively participating in EH&S programs, developing personal safety goals, and ensuring that operational activities and process performance align with business goals.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to participate in root cause investigations and identify opportunities for plant optimization. This involves using technical knowledge to address issues and improve overall plant performance.
Additional Notes
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Physical Demands
- Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
- Wear and use respirators.
- Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
- Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 55 lbs.
- 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.
Benefits – What Diamond Infrastructure Solutions offers you
We invest in you.
Diamond Infrastructure Solutions 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.
Vibrant network of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) designed to foster inclusion and belonging. With ten ERGs spanning diverse interests and identities, there’s a group for everyone. Employees are encouraged to join and actively participate.
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.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).