At a glance Position:Maintenance Engineer Primary Location:Plaquemine (LA, USA), Louisiana, United States of America Schedule:Full time Date Posted:10/31/2024 Job Number:R2055089 Position Type:Regular Workplace Type:Onsite 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 Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aMaintenance Engineerat the facility inPlaquemine, LA. As the Maintenance Engineer, you provide engineering support to address plant issues that are impacting production over a short period of time. Provide technical expertise which may be equipment based or repair technique based which impacts the availability and maintainability of the facility. This role requires conceptual knowledge of theories, techniques and methodology within the analytical technology discipline. Responsibilities + Serve as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations. + Develop maintenance operating discipline. + Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions. + Ensure that work requests include engineering input on repair details and if necessary provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data, for equipment that is critical for the process. + Ensure repairs, repair techniques and equipment specific training are documented and made available. + Provide maintainability input to Global Project Methodology activities. + Support the preventive maintenance coordinator, as required, in reviewing spare parts list for existing equipment. + Enter quality, service and product performance information into the reporting system. + Participate in developing the maintenance budget to support the maintenance strategy. + Provide engineering input for work packages to ensure standards are followed, as required. Provide input on development of work orders during development of turnaround work particularly on critical equipment requiring engineering review or input. + Provide equipment reliability and performance data to the technical resource networks for input into equipment purchasing requirements, evaluation of equipment performance, vendor performance, and modifications to MET. + Complete EH&S orientation and all required training. Exhibit safe work behaviors and work safely without injury or insult to the environment. Fulfill all requirements of the production area and/or maintenance area EH&S. + Support Industrial Hygiene and other EH&S work process activities. Incorporate safety considerations in planning and maintenance implementation. Understand impact of process chemistry with respect to materials of construction or lubrication. + Use maintenance spending, reliability, and maintenance metrics for assigned area. Understand objectives of the Facility Maintenance Strategy for assigned areas and relevant history of equipment failures. + Analyze impact of equipment failures on maintenance spending to identify improvement opportunities. Initiate reliability related MOCs and effectively implement change in own area of responsibility in coordination with appropriate leadership. Understand principles of Long-Term Cost of Ownership. Analyze and troubleshoots maintenance spending in assigned area with coaching. Required Qualifications + A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant (PO2/Sgt) Military ranking. A degree discipline in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred. + Must possess a TWIC cardorbe eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser). + 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. Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations + 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. + Lift a maximum of 50 lbs. + This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground. Additional Notes + This position does not offer 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, 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. + Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations. + 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. + Competitive yearly vacation allowance. + 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. + Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey. + On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location). + Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more. + Additionally, some of our locations might offer: + Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) + Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location) + Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location) Join our team, we can make a difference together. 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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.