About the role#
This is a long-term, year-round co-op position based in Midland, Michigan. You will support the Michigan Operations Infrastructure, EH&S, and Civil teams by migrating, cleaning, and organizing critical utility and infrastructure data. This role requires a commitment of at least one full calendar year while you continue your undergraduate studies. You will work on-site during regular business hours, balancing your professional responsibilities with your academic schedule.
What you'll do#
- Compare records between the legacy system and the new mapping platform to identify missing, duplicated, or outdated information.
- Migrate priority underground utility and infrastructure records into the new mapping system.
- Review and organize quarter block drawings and their references for integration.
- Maintain a tracker of information sources, statuses, and ownership to monitor migration progress.
- Collaborate with GIS, Engineering, EH&S, and infrastructure stakeholders to confirm data accuracy.
- Create work instructions, summary materials, and documentation to support future platform updates.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university located near the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
- Ability to work at least 16 hours per week during business hours, with a maximum of 30 hours per week while in school.
- Completion of at least 6 credit hours per term during Fall and Winter terms.
- Comfort working with spatial data, map layers, feature attributes, and coordinate systems.
- Ability to review technical drawings, utility maps, and spreadsheets with high attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to interact with technical and field stakeholders.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
- Ability to pass a background check and live within 50 miles of the site.
- Preferred: Coursework or experience with GIS software (such as ArcGIS Pro), database concepts, and a GPA of 3.000 or higher.
Location & details#
- Location: Midland, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Minimum of one full calendar year.
- Schedule: Year-round, 16 to 30 hours per week during regular business hours (8am-5pm).
About Dow
Dow operates as a materials science company that produces chemicals for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Founded in 1897, the company maintains manufacturing sites across 31 countries. It employs over 45,000 people and is based in Midland, Michigan. The firm reported sales of approximately 45 billion dollars in 2023.
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