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Process Automation EngineerAt a glancePosition:Process Automation EngineerPrimary locationFreeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of AmericaSchedule:Full timeDate Posted:Thu, 05 May 2022Job Number:R2031777DescriptionOur PurposeJoin a team that’s passionate about partnership. Withcareers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless curiosity.We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company.-Employing 36,500 individuals-Across 109 manufacturing sites-In over 31 countriesOurportfolio of products and solutions (https://www.dow.com/en-us.html) include:-Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency lubricants.-Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and more.-Coatings: Whether it’s a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.-Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh environmental conditions for long periods of time.Learn more about our partnerships, collaborations and innovations on LinkedIn (@Dow) or Twitter (@DowNewsroom).We makediversity and inclusion (https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/about/company/beliefs-and-culture/inclusion-and-diversity.html) a priority—because sharing our perspectives and building on each other’s ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this?About YouAs aProcess Automation EngineeratDow,you will apply technical knowledge by providing automation solutions for the chemical process equipment involved, work process, unit operations, operating condition or process technology improvements.In this role, you will have daily interaction with the production facility to provide support for large improvement projects to increase plant capacity and overall safety. You will also support intermediate projects, or portions of the process automation design within larger capital projects.One key long-term project this role will be focused on is the migration of Dow's legacy control system to a commercial platform (MOD5 to ABB)Responsibilities / Duties:Applies Global Project Methodology (GPM) and Process Automation Work Process Discipline.
Ensures that the project scope is well defined and meets the business needs in a cost effective manner.
Ensures that the process automation is safe, meets DOW LPP’s and other EH&S requirements.
Drives project execution within their discipline.
Provides input to project schedule and plans, then monitors progress against the plans.
Ensures discipline design deliverables for their discipline meet the needs of the project: functions as intended, on time and within budget.
Identifies technical problems and appropriately engages the business technology center and SME network to resolve.
Programs control applications for various distributed control systems. Writes simulation applications in order to verify functionality of the control program and for training plant operators.
Participates in project commissioning and startup activities, including tuning of control loops.
Develops knowledge and skills in all aspects of Process Automation.
Obtains basic knowledge of unit operations and Chemical Engineering fundamentals.
Required Qualifications:A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (e.g. process automation, engineering, manufacturing or related)
Must be willing and able to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel (<5% annually) (e.g., as to immigration and visa rules, public-health mandates, airline rules, etc.) into and out of (and physical presence in) various countries world wide
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 Qualifications:Familiarity with commercial control systems (e.g. ABB)
Additional Notes:This role is located in Freeport, TX
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
Dow Offers:A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. 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 care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visitwww.dow.comor follow@DowNewsroom (https://twitter.com/DowNewsroom) on Twitter.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, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. 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 contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press .
