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Dow Critical Rotating Equipment Engineer in Freeport, Texas
Critical Rotating Equipment Engineer
At a glance
Position:Critical Rotating Equipment Engineer
Primary Location:Freeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/24/2024
Job Number:R2051120
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
Dowis seeking aCritical Rotating Equipment Engineerto join our team inFreeport, TX!
In this role, you will implement technology to exceed reliability and long term cost of ownership goals with emphasis placed on rotating equipment. You will provide assistance with rotating equipment design, selection, troubleshooting, analytical evaluation, and repair versus replace decisions, repair options and equipment installation and commissioning. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise through a collaborative effort to multiple businesses and production plants across Texas Operations.
This role interfaces across Plant Operations, the Reliability Engineering team, Business Technology team, Turnaround organization, Maintenance Organization etc. to deliver technical expertise for Turbo-machineries and critical equipment. The role also has opportunity to support other sites within the US Gulf Coast and Canada.
Responsibilities
Perform advanced troubleshooting on rotating equipment to determine solutions and scopes of repair (turbo machinery, pumps, blowers, fans, etc.).
Analyze failures and participate in root cause investigations (both preliminary for startup and formal / in depth root cause investigations for long term solutions).
Evaluate improvement and/or process changes that enhance equipment reliability and overall asset utilization.
Network with site engineers to leverage and standardize best practices and technology.
Provide field technical support for repairs, installation projects, re-rates, and commissioning.
Develop and/or approve repair procedures, hold points for critical equipment repairs, and witness points for new equipment mechanical test runs.
Work with project personnel in developing new equipment design, specifications, etc. prior to purchase and installation ensuring equipment maintainability is addressed.
Resource for development of critical equipment reliability maintenance strategies.
Identify necessary spare parts and recommend stocking levels.
Work with corporate technical networks in developing and updating global best practices and mechanical standards (EMETL).
Conduct training sessions both impromptu and formal.
Provide detailed design analysis of components and assemblies through Finite Element Analysis, Machine Design Analysis, and Statistical Analysis.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (e.g. engineering, manufacturing or related).
Previous experience in troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of rotating equipment.
Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.
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
Professional Engineer certification.
Previous experience in plant reliability.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Proactive and self-motivated with strong leadership skills.
Note:This opportunity does not include relocation assistance.
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 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.
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 Dow
Dow (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 visitingwww.dow.com.
As 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 onwww.dow.com.
Dow 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 (833-693-6947) and select option 8.