Emulsions Senior Production Engineer

At a glance

Position:Emulsions Senior Production Engineer

Primary Location:Knoxville (TN, USA), Tennessee, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:12/17/2024

Job Number:R2056848

Position Type:Regular

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- What you will do in this role

As the Emulsions Senior Production Engineer, you serve as a vital resource for Operations 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- Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Work closely with the operations team (operators, TA's, TICA Engineer, and AC/GK) leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

• Elevate and appropriately apply knowledge of the plant and technology referencing historical data and conferring with Technology Center or other subject matter experts (SMEs).

• Ensure Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and utilized, and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance.

• Utilize defined MET and challenge/escalate MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.

• Partner with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.

• Diagnose and document root causes of asset utilization losses, UPE's, and quality incidents in the facility.

• Understand why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keeps a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.

• Utilize Aspen/IP-21 to trouble-shoot process and issues within the plant.

• Utilize Delta V to troubleshoot process automation for batch reactor units.

• Conduct daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.

• Maintain, own, and review daily Key Process Indicators (KPI)/ trends to ensure optimum performance within the IPS structure.

• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies.

• Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events & abnormal batches and drives implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.

• Provide leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant Raw Material Efficiency, which may include yield or waste generation.

• Ensure compliance with plant operating permits. Understands site integration and provides input to optimize the overall system.

Qualifications- Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Material Science / Metallurgical Engineer.

• A minimum of 3 years experience in an operations manufacturing engineer role or equivalent.

• Willing and able to work a rotating on call technical support schedule.

• 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

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in chemical, mechanical, or material science/metallurgical engineering is crucial. This includes a strong understanding of plant operations and process automation tools like Aspen/IP-21 and Delta V.

• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to diagnose and document root causes of asset utilization losses, UPEs, and quality incidents, as well as perform advanced troubleshooting and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.

• Collaboration: Working closely with the operations team and partnering with experts to leverage their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

• Knowledge Application: Applying knowledge of the plant and technology, referencing historical data, and conferring with subject matter experts to optimize plant performance.

• Leadership and Communication: Providing leadership and expertise in plant raw material efficiency, maintaining a strong field presence, and ensuring compliance with plant operating permits.

• Data Analysis: Utilizing tools like Aspen/IP-21 to troubleshoot processes, conducting daily reviews of logbooks and alarm history, and maintaining and reviewing daily Key Process Indicators (KPI) trends.

• Emergency Response: Responding urgently to plant issues and emergencies, acting as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and abnormal batches.

*The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. *

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, 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.

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