Senior Process Automation Engineer

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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

As a member of the Polyurethanes (PU) Business Focused Team, a part of Dow’s Process Automation Technology Group within Technical Expertise & Support (TES), you will be joining a global team of professionals providing Process Automation solutions to the PU Business. Your team consists of members from the U.S. Gulf Coast, Netherlands, Spain, and India. This role is based in Plaquemine, Louisiana supporting Alkoxylation within the PU portfolio of technologies. Primary responsibility is for active Process Automation projects staffed by TES in Louisiana; however, you will work with other PA professionals from outside of the region and on occasion may have opportunities to provide support internationally.  You will be working in close collaboration with Operations, other Engineering Functions, Global Technology Centers, and Subject Matter Experts (SME). Several opportunities exist to develop and grow your knowledge and expertise, as well as opportunities to coach and mentor others. We have several important projects going on in the region including migration of heritage control systems to modern ABB 800xA control systems comprising Basic Process Control, Safety Instrumented Systems, Batch Management, and Integration into Enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or modify the ABB 800xA basic process control system (BPCS).
• Design the control strategy and control systems, as well as implementation.
• Partner with other engineers and technicians to determine the process control requirements.
• Develop the functional requirement specification (FRS) for the system & create detailed design specifications (DDS).
• Develop control software, operator graphics and simulation software.
• Complete the factory acceptance tests (FAT) and commissioning activities.
• Become a SME in at least one of our Alkoxylation SME Network teams.
• Provide training of operations and support commissioning and start-up of the new assets.
• Drive strategic solutions and improvements in partnership with stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders and cross-discipline and cross-functional global project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of study required. Relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant (PO2/Sgt) Military ranking also accepted.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with at least 1 year of experience with the ABB 800xA control platform. Some Dow MOD5 experience is a plus.
• Proficient in English.
• Results driven with ability to work alone and in teams.
• Ability to periodically work in an in-plant industrial environment.
• Has the potential to further develop and lead teams.

Additional Notes

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

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.

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 visiting www.dow.com.

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