Senior Operations Performance Engineer at Dow in Orange, TX

Job description

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 Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics Business has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Operations Performance Engineer to support our High-Pressure Copolymer Plants at Sabine River Operations in Orange, TX. Growth, investment, and high value business impact – these are a few of the exciting things happening at Dow Sabine River Operations, located in the heart of Southeast Texas. We are strategically located in the heart of the Dow Gulf Coast sites. Our large site in the P&SP Business provides an opportunity to learn and deepen your skills across several technologies and processes. In this role, you will serve as a Senior Operations Performance Engineer for our High-Pressure Copolymer Plant located in Orange, TX. This role serves as a vital resource for Operations and Maintenance by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products. This role requires broadened conceptual and working knowledge and experience in job discipline to perform a range of work assignments. Responsibilities Evaluate and categorize production losses and deviation data. Analyze operational, quality, and logistics data to validate results, diagnose gaps, and identify improvements. Determine and prioritize corrective actions to close operational performance gaps in utilization, yield, uptime, quality, and reliability. Identify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities aligned with plant, global technology, and business objectives. Lead and support capital and non-capital improvement projects using defined work processes. Provide leadership during plant maintenance, unplanned events, commissioning, start-up, and project handover to Operations. Partner with maintenance, OTEC, and process expertise to drive temporary and permanent equipment repairs and improvements. Support and drive EHS and process safety culture, compliance, and incident reporting. Champion effective maintenance practices, operating discipline, and root cause problem solving. Provide input to turnaround scope for availability and reliability opportunities. Required Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience. Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation as business needs require, with or without reasonable accommodation. 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 Qualifications Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree discipline. ​ Physical Demands Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: 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. This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground. Must be able to use harnesses with a t