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
Our job will include a broad range of responsibilities in a variety of different work settings such as chemical plant safety and environmental performance, process operation, optimization, modification, maintenance, and technology implementation.
Engineers must use sound technical judgment to enable safe and efficient plant operations. We invite you to help us combine world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global issues. You’ll work as part of a team at Dow, and we have many opportunities to address challenging real-world problems.
We are looking for you, an ambitious Electrical Engineering student, to support our Consumer Solutions business by doing an internship project at our site to improve Reliability for our location in Barry, UK.
Dow is offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment. The department that will welcome you is TES Technical Support where you will work with a team of electrical engineers, instrument engineers, reliability engineers and maintenance technicians to deliver effective planned and preventative maintenance to our chemical plant.
Dow’s internships offer you the opportunity to
- Gain hands-on experience in the maintenance and design of a silicone manufacturing site.
- Explore Career Opportunities - by working in the field you have chosen; you will receive an inside look at your potential career path.
- Network - meet a variety of people in your chosen profession through your internship, allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future.
Responsibilities
You will work on electrical reliability improvement projects to eliminate process breakdowns as assigned by a Senior Electrical Engineer on a wide variety of process plant equipment including:
- Distribution up to 33Kv
- HV Circuit Breakers
- Variable frequency Drives
- Motor Protection
Qualifications
- You are currently studying for a master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
- You have a good working knowledge of English.
- You can start between July and August 2024 for a period of 12 months (exact timing to be discussed).
About Dow
Dow combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world.
Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.