Outfall Technician

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 this role

Diamond Infrastructure Solutions has an exciting opportunity for an Outfall Technician located in Freeport (TX).

Responsibilities

• The following is a list of the basic responsibilities of the Outfall Technician.
• Biomonitoring sampling collection.
• Coordinate trace organic sampling/documentation for fish tissue.
• Participate in agency inspections/visits (escort, sampling, documentation, etc.)
• Support Outfalls Operating Discipline (generate, review, update procedures)
• Assistance and coordination of annual flow calibrations.
• Manage Outfalls call duty strategy (off hours support).
• Collect special samples as needed in support of EPA water permit.
• Adjust sampling strategy as needed to ensure permit compliance.
• Interface with Texas Environmental Analytical Lab (TEAL)  (sample system reliability, needs, etc.)
• Respond to Outfall alarms as needed and as appropriate.
• Maintain Outfall buildings (Air Conditioning (A/C) units, lighting, etc.)
• Enter information into Outfall field logbook.
• Portable sampler operation/programming/maintenance. 
• Order supplies and equipment to support Outfall station reliability.
• Write Safe Work Permits and special permits as needed.
• Outfall sample systems maintenance (pumps, piping, refrigerators, etc.)
• Hydrolab® instrument calibration and maintenance (documentation)
• Dissolved Oxygen instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Maintain/troubleshoot Outfalls wireless communications system.
• Support Outfalls computer reliability and maintenance (PLC, Panelview, etc.)
• Support fiscal discipline for Outfalls budget.
• Maintain, program, and replace velocity probes.
• Identifying preventative maintenance needs.
• Interface with equipment vendor representatives and repair technicians.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience.
• Work requires 24 hour on call periods- alternating between department employees and may be all days of each week including Holidays- to manage the site US EPA Water Permit for compliance activities.
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license for driving a company vehicle 
• Must Possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime and holidays as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
• 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 Skills

• An associate degree or higher, in lieu of an associate degree, Diamond Infrastructure Solutions will consider those with 3+ years of relevant military experience and a High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Physical Requirements

• 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. 
• Frequent/occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.

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.

• • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

• • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.

• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).

• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.

• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

• • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Diamond Infrastructure Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.