Junior Electrician
About the job
- For the Netherlands: an MBO-4 diploma in a technical field, preferably electrical engineering, electronics, or instrumentation; alternatively, an MBO-3 diploma in a technical field plus at least three years of relevant work experience.
- For Belgium: a TSO diploma in a technical field, preferably electrical engineering, electronics, or instrumentation; alternatively, a BSO diploma in a technical field plus at least three years of relevant work experience.
- Fluency in Dutch and basic knowledge of English.
- Ability to investigate the causes of problems and find effective solutions.
- Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
- Basic mechanical skills to assist in factory work.
- Ability to communicate clearly within the plant about how problems were resolved.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and process installations.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve faults to ensure safe and reliable production.
- Inspect, calibrate, test, and adjust measurement and control equipment.
- Support the preparation, planning, and execution of maintenance work, including managing required parts.
- Collaborate with operators, technicians, and other maintenance colleagues to continuously improve installations and increase equipment reliability.
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.
Over jou en deze functie
Opzoek naar een rol waarin je kunt groeien binnen de Industriële elektrotechniek? We zijn opzoek naar een Junior elektromonteur/ elektrotechnicus ter ondersteuning van ons team in Terneuzen, Nederland.
Als onderdeel van het maintenance team voor de LDPE en de Dowlex fabriek, bied je expertise op gebied van Elektro & Instrumentatie (E&I). Je voert preventief en correctief onderhoud uit aan een breed scala aan apparatuur binnen de vastgestelde technische expertise.
Verantwoordelijkheden
- Uitvoeren van preventief en correctief onderhoud aan elektrische, instrumentatie- en procesinstallaties.
- Opsporen, analyseren en verhelpen van storingen om een veilige en betrouwbare productie te waarborgen.
- Inspecteren, kalibreren, testen en afstellen van meet- en regelapparatuur.
- Ondersteunen bij de voorbereiding, planning en uitvoering van onderhoudswerkzaamheden, inclusief het beheren van benodigde onderdelen.
- Samenwerken met operators, technici en andere onderhoudscollega's om installaties continu te verbeteren en de betrouwbaarheid van apparatuur te verhogen.
Kwalificaties
- NL: Minimaal een MBO-4 diploma in een technische richting, bij voorkeur elektrotechniek/ elektronica of instrumentatie OF een MBO-3 diploma in een technische richting plus minimaal 3 jaar relevante werkervaring.
- BE: Minimaal een TSO diploma in een technische richting, bij voorkeur elektrotechniek/ elektronica of instrumentatie OF een BSO diploma in een technische richting plus minimaal 3 jaar relevante werkervaring.
- Vloeiend in het Nederlands en basiskennis van de Engelse taal.
Vaardigheden
- Probleemoplossend vermogen - Vaardigheid om de oorzaak van problemen te onderzoeken en effectieve oplossingen te vinden.
- Onderhoudsvaardigheden - kennis van preventief en correctief onderhoud aan elektrische systemen.
- Mechanische vaardigheden - Basisvaardigheden in mechanisch werk om in de fabriek te kunnen helpen.
- Communicatie vaardigheden - goede communicatie binnen de plant om op een duidelijke manier terug te koppelen hoe de problemen zijn verholpen
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.
About the company
Dow Inc. is a materials science company that develops high-performance materials for a range of industries, including agriculture, construction, and healthcare. Its products include agricultural films, construction materials, and medical packaging, all created through advanced science and technology to meet specific customer needs. These materials help customers improve product quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Dow differentiates itself through a broad, cross-industry portfolio, its focus on transparent and substantiated environmental and social claims, and industry recognition such as the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards. The company's goal is to advance innovation and sustainability by delivering reliable, high-quality materials that support customers across various markets.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Midland, Michigan
Founded
1897
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0%Middle East chemicals keep their cost edge despite Hormuz crisis. * Middle Eastern petrochemical producers retain a major cost advantage, despite the Iran war disrupting exports and forcing buyers to diversify supplies. * U.S. chemical companies are benefiting from the crisis, with plastics prices surging over 50% and Dow reporting a 27% jump in quarterly plastics segment sales. * - The Gulf's dominance is unlikely to fade, as abundant low-cost feedstocks and massive production capacity keep buyers dependent on the region. Despite the Iran war and the Hormuz crisis, the Middle East's low-cost chemicals production is set to retain its long-term advantage over other regions. Near-term shifts in the sourcing of polymers are taking place due to the current constraints in the Persian Gulf's industrial base, benefiting U.S. chemicals companies. But in the long run, the Middle East is likely to retain its buyers' base because it still has the two levers to be competitive on the global market - an extensive production base and, most of all, low-cost production with abundant naphtha supply, industry analysts and executives tell Reuters. Many buyers have moved to diversify their polymer supply due to the Middle East crisis and the fewer volumes they have received through the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began at the end of February. But many customers see the diversification as protection against the current crisis, not a replacement in the long run, as the low prices of the Middle East's polymers trump risks to supply for most. Thus, the cost advantage of the Middle East remains a key driver despite the Hormuz crisis. Related: Global Gas Crunch Makes Europe's Remaining Coal Plants Profitable Buyers continue to base their purchasing decisions on price, Morningstar analyst Christian Flemming told Reuters. Even as supply disruptions have prompted diversification, the current bottlenecks in the Middle East are unlikely to reduce the long-term importance and advantage of the Gulf producers in the polymer markets, a spokesperson for chemicals giant BASF told the publication. The Middle East is the world's biggest exporter of polyethylene, the most used plastic globally. Exports of polyethylene from the Middle East accounted for 43% of all global exports of the polymer last year, data from the International Trader Publications showed earlier this year. The Middle East exported 18.7 million tons out of total global exports of 43.8 million tons in 2025. North America was the second-largest polyethylene exporter last year with 15.6 million tons. Because of secure feedstocks and ample supply, North America is set to fill some of the supply gap amid the Hormuz crisis, according to International Trader Publications. Exports of polymers of propylene (or polypropylene) from the Middle East have been the least affected by the war among 12 key commodities and materials, falling by 24% between April 2025 and April 2026, the UN said in an August analysis. This drop compares with a 54% decline in combined export volumes, a massive 95% slump in LNG exports, an 83% plunge in urea shipments, an 80% slump in methanol, and a 75% crash in ammonia exports from the Middle East. But overall, as a result of the war, the prices of polyethylene and polypropylene, the world's second-most widely used commodity plastic after polyethylene, have jumped by more than 50% since March. Cheap and abundant feedstock amid soaring plastics prices have made U.S. chemicals producers the immediate winners in the global competition as the Iran war is constraining raw materials and capacity in other regions that depend on Middle Eastern supply. Higher-cost Asian petrochemicals manufacturers early this year announced reductions in capacity runs as their naphtha supply was either too expensive or trapped at the Strait of Hormuz. High energy costs continue to pressure the European chemicals industry, which has been rationalizing and idling capacity since the 2022 energy crisis. U.S. giant Dow, for example, reported net sales in the Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment of $6.4 billion for the second quarter, up by 27% from a year earlier. "This was primarily driven by higher polyethylene pricing, which lifted local price by more than 40%," Dow's chief financial officer Jeff Tate said on the Q2 earnings call in July. By Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com More Top Reads From Oilprice.com Download the free Oilprice app today.
Black Enterprise, Ursula Burns, and Dow CEO Karen S. Carter honored at BECA's 2026 Manifest Awards. Black business leadership took center stage in South Florida as Ursula Burns, Dow CEO Karen S. Carter, Procter & Gamble, and Black Enterprise received top honors at the 2026 BECA Manifest Awards & Symposium. Hosted by BECA, an alliance of senior marketing and marketing-adjacent executives, the event was held Oct. 8 at The St. Regis Bal Harbour in honor of the organization's fifth anniversary. The ceremony recognized executives and organizations whose leadership and contributions have helped shape business and create opportunities for future generations. BLACK ENTERPRISE received the inaugural Beacon of Light Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations whose vision and commitment have made a lasting impact on the Black business community. Earl "Butch" Graves Jr., president and CEO of BE, accepted the award on behalf of the media publication founded by his father, business icon and visionary Earl G. Graves Sr., in 1970. The recognition highlights the publication's longstanding role in documenting Black entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and wealth creation. For more than five decades, Black Enterprise has covered the people and institutions influencing Black economic advancement. Burns, the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company, received BECA's Icon Award. The former Xerox chairwoman and CEO was recognized for her executive leadership, innovation, and efforts to create opportunities for others. She currently serves as founding partner of Integrum, chairwoman of Teneo and chair of the Ford Foundation's Board of Trustees. Carter received the Trailblazer Award after making history in July as the first Black woman to lead Dow. She joined the materials science company in 1994 and advanced through its leadership ranks, serving as chief operating officer before becoming CEO. The award recognized her professional achievements and commitment to developing future leaders. The gathering brought Burns, Carter, and Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO of TIAA, together in a moment highlighting the significance of Black women's representation in the highest levels of corporate America. According to BECA, the three are among just six Black women to have led Fortune 500 companies. Procter & Gamble received the Corporate Champion Award for its support of leadership development, mentorship, innovation, and community impact. Marchoe Northern, the company's president of North America Fabric Care, accepted the honor on its behalf. Beyond recognizing established executives, the event emphasized the importance of building a pipeline for future leadership. Seventeen participants graduated from BECA's Playbook Class of 2026, the organization's flagship development program designed to prepare emerging marketing executives through mentorship, learning, and professional development. Deloitte co-leads the program. "As we celebrate five years of BECA, I'm incredibly proud of the community we've built and the impact we continue to make together," said Jerri DeVard, Founder and CEO of BECA. "This year's honorees represent the very best of leadership, as individuals and organizations that have broken barriers, opened doors and created opportunities for others to succeed. The Manifest Awards are not only about recognizing extraordinary achievements, but also about inspiring and investing in the next generation of leaders. BECA is about sharing what we know, lifting as we climb and paying it forward." Founded in 2021 by DeVard and 25 C-suite executives, BECA focuses on sharing knowledge, developing future executives and creating a more inclusive pipeline for marketing leadership. Its annual awards bring corporate influence and leadership development into the same conversation.
High dividend yields can hide weak payouts, and a four-step test helps separate real income from traps. It checks earnings with one-offs stripped out, full-year free cash flow against dividends, management's explanation, and whether debt funds the gap. Ford yields 4.99% and shows a trailing EPS of -$1.88, caused by $4.2B in one-time charges. Its debt-to-equity of 4.66 leaves the $0.60 dividend exposed to a downturn. Pfizer yields 6.03%, but its free cash flow yield is 5.60%. Clorox's roughly $405M of free cash flow fell short of about $601M in dividends. Whirlpool fails every step. It cut its quarterly dividend from $1.75 to $0.90 in 2025, paid no common dividend in the second quarter of 2026, and its shares are down 59.48% since the end of 2025. 3M and Dow pass, with payouts now covered by cash.
Dow launches VOLTRICELL(TM) battery cell materials platform to advance next-generation battery innovation. Midland, Mich. - WEBWIRE - Tuesday, October 13, 2026 * VOLTRICELL(TM) materials are designed to help address performance needs in high-energy-density battery applications. * Alongside existing technologies, the introduction of VOLTRICELL(TM) means Dow can support customers across multiple stages of the battery value chain. * Dow's newest battery fire protection materials DOWSIL(TM) EF-6559 and DOWSIL(TM) FC-2024 will be also on display at The Battery Show North America 2026 Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced the addition of VOLTRICELL(TM) to its existing portfolio of battery solutions at The Battery Show North America. VOLTRICELL(TM) opens in a new tab is a brand-new suite of materials designed to optimize battery manufacturing processes and improve the performance of today's battery and emerging sodium-ion, silicon-anode and solid-state battery technologies. It is Dow's first material platform designed specifically for supporting optimal electrochemistry inside the cell. As battery technologies continue to evolve, manufacturers face growing pressure to improve energy density, extend cycle life, increase charging speed and scale production across multiple chemistries and manufacturing approaches. VOLTRICELL(TM) brings together Dow's growing portfolio of battery cell materials under a unified platform designed to support innovation across electrodes, separators, coatings and battery cell packaging applications. The portfolio includes binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers, surfactants and specialty additives that can be selected and combined to help support performance, manufacturability and scalability. "In the battery industry, there are a multitude of chemistries and cell manufacturing strategies in play today and under development for the future," said Joel McDonald, Global Technical Director for Dow MobilityScience(TM). "Battery manufacturers need materials partners that can evolve with their technology roadmaps. Through VOLTRICELL(TM), we can help customers innovate with confidence, leveraging Dow's broad toolbox to support today's cell chemistries and the next generation of energy storage." Designing Materials that Support the Whole Battery The launch of VOLTRICELL(TM) reflects Dow's continued commitment to the industry and to customers across the battery value chain. By combining deep materials science expertise with application development capabilities and global technical support through its global MobilityScience Studiosopens in a new tab, Dow helps battery manufacturers accelerate innovation from cell design to system-level integration. At The Battery Show North America 2026, Dow will also showcase its latest materials to support battery fire protection including: * VORAFORCE(TM) TP1415 Polyol: a polyurethane resin system for manufacturing lightweight fiber-reinforced composites, designed to support impact resistance, corrosion resistance and flame-retardant performance in polyurethane pultrusion applications * DOWSIL(TM) EF-6559 Silicone Foam: a two-part, expanding foam for narrow, complex shapes within battery assemblies that forms a protective ceramic layer when exposed to high heat and is designed to support thermal management and electrical insulation in high-volume series production * DOWSIL(TM) FC-2024 Coating: one-part RTV coating applied to battery housings, enclosures and lids to support battery fire protection by forming a hard protective ceramic layer during a thermal event and is intended for a cylindrical, prismatic or pouch-based battery system Visitors can meet with Dow experts at Booth #3000 in Exhibit Halls A-E to explore how advanced materials are helping drive the next generation of battery innovation. For more information and to schedule a meeting with Dow at or before The Battery Show North America, visit https://www.dow.com/en-us/market/mkt-mobility/sub-mobility-electronics/app-mobility-elec-battery-systems.htmlopens in a new tab. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, customer-focused innovation and leading business positions enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 29 countries and employed approximately 34,600 people as of year-end 2025. Dow delivered sales of approximately $40 billion in 2025. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us at www.dow.comopens in a new tab. WebWireID362763 This news content was configured by WebWire editorial staff. 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Ursula Burns, Karen S. Carter, Black Enterprise, and Procter & Gamble honored at BECA 2026 Manifest Awards. Oct 12, 2026, 10:03 ET Prestigious celebration brought together influential business and marketing leaders in Bal Harbour, Florida, to recognize trailblazing achievements and champion the next generation of leadership BAL HARBOUR, Fla., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BECA, an alliance of C-suite marketing and marketing-adjacent executives dedicated to sharing knowledge, developing future leaders and creating a more inclusive pipeline of marketing leadership, celebrated its fifth anniversary at the 2026 BECA Manifest Awards & Symposium on October 8 at The St. Regis Bal Harbour in Bal Harbour, Florida. The 2026 BECA Manifest Awards honored Ursula Burns, Founding Partner of Integrum, Chairwoman of Teneo, Retired Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation and VEON, Ltd.; Karen S. Carter, CEO of Dow; Procter & Gamble; and Black Enterprise, which received the inaugural Beacon of Light Award. "As we celebrate five years of BECA, I'm incredibly proud of the community we've built and the impact we continue to make together," said Jerri DeVard, Founder and CEO of BECA. "This year's honorees represent the very best of leadership, as individuals and organizations that have broken barriers, opened doors and created opportunities for others to succeed. The Manifest Awards are not only about recognizing extraordinary achievements, but also about inspiring and investing in the next generation of leaders. BECA is about sharing what we know, lifting as we climb and paying it forward." The evening was co-hosted by Bozoma Saint John, Creator and CEO of Eve by Boz, and Chris Foster, CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, both founding members of BECA. The 2026 Manifest Awards recognized the following honorees: Icon Award: Ursula Burns Ursula Burns, the first Black woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune 500 company, was honored with BECA's Icon Award, recognizing a career defined by extraordinary leadership, innovation, integrity and a transformational commitment to creating opportunities for others. Burns, who currently serves as Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees, Founder of Integrum and Chairwoman of Teneo, was presented with the award by Thasunda Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA. Trailblazer Award: Karen S. Carter Karen S. Carter, CEO of Dow, received the Trailblazer Award in recognition of her groundbreaking achievements, professional excellence and commitment to inspiring and advancing future leaders. Carter made history on July 1, 2026, when she became the first Black woman to lead Dow. Having joined the company in 1994, she rose through its leadership ranks to become Chief Operating Officer before assuming the CEO role. The award was presented by Jim Fitterling, Executive Chairman of Dow and Carter's predecessor as CEO. In a particularly meaningful moment, the evening brought together Burns, Duckett and Carter, three of the six Black women who have ever led Fortune 500 companies, underscoring both the significance of their accomplishments and the importance of expanding pathways to executive leadership. Corporate Champion Award: Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble (P&G), a longstanding BECA partner and title sponsor of the 2026 Manifest Awards, received the Corporate Champion Award in recognition of its sustained commitment to leadership development, innovation, mentorship and community impact. Through its partnership and investment in BECA's mission, P&G has played a meaningful role in supporting the development and advancement of emerging marketing leaders. Marchoe Northern, President, North America Fabric Care, accepted the award on behalf of P&G. The award was presented by Gale King, retired Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Nationwide. Inaugural Beacon of Light Award: Black Enterprise BECA introduced its newest honor, the Beacon of Light Award, recognizing an individual or organization whose vision, leadership and enduring commitment to advancing the Black business community have created a lasting, multigenerational impact. The inaugural award was presented to Black Enterprise, the influential publication that has informed, inspired and empowered generations of Black entrepreneurs, executives and business leaders since its founding in 1970 by Earl G. Graves Sr. Earl "Butch" Graves, Jr., President and CEO of Black Enterprise, accepted the award on behalf of the organization, continuing the legacy established by his father. The award was presented by Najoh Tita-Reid, Chief Brand and Experience Officer of Mars Petcare. Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders Beyond celebrating established industry icons, the 2026 Manifest Awards spotlighted the future of marketing leadership with the graduation of 17 Future Leaders from the BECA Playbook Class of 2026. The BECA Playbook, the organization's flagship leadership and development program, is designed to prepare and empower the next generation of marketing executives through learning, mentorship and professional development. The graduation ceremony recognized the achievements of the Class of 2026 and acknowledged Deloitte, which co-leads the program. As BECA celebrated five years of progress, the graduation served as a powerful reminder of the organization's commitment not only to celebrating leadership excellence today but also to cultivating the leaders of tomorrow. The event was made possible through the support of leading corporate partners, including Title Sponsor Procter & Gamble; Symposium Sponsor Accenture; and Platinum Sponsors Adobe, Delta, Verizon and Marriott. About BECA Founded in 2021 by Jerri DeVard and 25 distinguished C-suite executives, BECA is a 501c (3) non-profit alliance of marketing and marketing-adjacent leaders committed to sharing knowledge, developing future executives and creating a more inclusive pipeline of marketing leadership. Guided by four core principles - Share, Learn, Elevate and Pay It Forward - BECA brings together accomplished executives dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders and driving meaningful, lasting impact. SOURCE BECA