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    R&D Pilot Plant Engineer - Freeport, United States - Dow

    Dow
    Dow Freeport, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    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 roleYou are a self-starter who can identify, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks.

    You will serve as a vital resource for R&D by applying technical skills to optimize pilot plant operations, resolve plant problems, and ensure safe and proficient operation of the pilot plants to deliver samples and process data to support new catalyst and process technology development and manufacturing scale-up.

    In this role, you will need conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures as well as having general business knowledge developed through education or prior experience related to your discipline and functional area.

    This role involves run plant activities that include overseeing the day-to-day operation of Dow's pilot plant facilities to safely execute the requested experiments.

    You will work directly with experts from other R&D groups as well as senior pilot plant operations staff.

    The role addresses problems of technical complexity, engages with multifunctional teams on identifying challenges, proposes innovative solutions accordingly, and develops Dow proprietary state-of-art technologies with significant business impact to the company.

    ResponsibilitiesOversees daily operation of the assigned pilot or mini-plant unit, providing input and support for operating technicians. Partners with experts to perform plant/product troubleshooting.

    Conducts daily reviews of process data, alarms, activity log and maintains a strong field presence to better understand plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.

    Maintains and reviews daily Key Process Indicators (KPI)/ trends to ensure optimum performance Prepares for and leads pilot plant trials for the assigned unit with teams of R&D campaign stakeholders including preliminary reviews, data interpretation, and final reporting.

    Accomplishes this by working with department scientists and senior engineers (Subject Matter Experts - SME's) in their respective fields. Applies the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving. Formulates hypotheses and develops experimental plans to test hypotheses. Learns the appropriate use of continuous improvement principles to solve complex problems. Responds urgently to plant issues and emergencies. Acts as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drives implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions. Designs and installs plant process modifications to enable targeted research programs to be completed successfully. Improves asset reliability by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to process/equipment reliability challenges. Leads improvement projects and consults on process control code.

    This position supports Dow's Packaging, Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons Research and Development Programs and is located at the Freeport, TX site.

    QualificationsA minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Masters degree or additional relevant work experience a plus. 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 Skills1-2 years of relevant industry experience a plus Desire to learn and understand new technology and applications Strong interpersonal, technical, and leadership skills Must be able to work independently and possess strong communication skills Seeks challenges and enjoys overcoming them while helping others.

    Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility. Benefits
    • What Dow offers you We invest in you.
    Dow 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.

    Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
    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 and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you 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.

    Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
    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. Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies: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. Join our team, we can make a difference together.


    About DowDow (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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 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.

    Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on 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 and select option 8.


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