DCM Improvement Engineer

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About you and this role As the new DCM Improvement Engineer, you serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical and organizational skills to drive the plant level continuous improvement program targeted at delivering maximum value from the assets, while continuously improving process safety and production efficiency.
This role requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.
Responsibilities Possess in-depth process technology and continuous improvement skill sets helping to establish credibility with the operations team.
Drive knowledge exchange with technology experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities for the technology.
Partner with the experts to develop and implement a Plant Specific Technology Plan that delivers positive year-over-year ROC (return on capital) and non-capital continuous improvement while meeting the plant level EH&S improvement goals.
Champion process safety activities and act as a resource for relevant process safety concerns.
Partner with plant operation and maintenance personnel to identify and track performance indicators to be used in identification of technology gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
Support the facility root cause investigation process by serving as a team member or facilitator for incidents related to process technology.
Lead and support plant continuous improvement activities aligned to the PSTP and also supports the capital plan for the facility.
Lead continuous improvement activities for the facility and may serve in specific GPM related roles of project manager or manufacturing representative.
Champion the “next unplanned event” exercise for the plant and ensures potential solutions are captured in the appropriate prioritization system.
Serve as the implementation arm of the technology center.
Participate in the on-call program for plant immediate response and advising similar to other day support roles.
Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor or Master Degree in engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred).
At least 2 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related experience required.
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.
Additional Notes Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
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Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need.
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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.
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.
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About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.
The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world.
Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.
Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people.
Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022.
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