Cost Management Technologist

Dow•Plaquemine, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 We are seeking the next Turnaround Cost Management Technologist at our site in Plaquemine, LA. As the Turnaround Cost Management Technologist, you act as a technical resource for Cost Management within the Global Turnaround (Platinum) work process. You support establishment of the overall cost baseline with reporting to monitor and control the turnaround within established tolerances of the baseline. Coordinate data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of cost. Engage the turnaround steering team to understand causes of deviations from tolerances, if any, and the need to establish actions to mitigate. This role requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and/or specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating the work of others.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 4 years of cost management, manufacturing or other related experience required.
This role may require working an extended schedule based on business needs and turnaround schedule.
Overtime will be required to support turnaround execution.
Must possess a TWIC card or be 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.
Cost Control & Forecasting: Strong Finance/Accounting knowledge and background. Ability to integrate cost estimates, track expenditures, manage monthly accruals, and forecast total turnaround costs, including managing baselines, and contingency analyses.
Analytical & Technical Expertise: Strong analytical skills to assess deviations, estimate cancellation costs, and evaluate financial impacts using complex data and cost analysis tools.
Project Management & Coordination: Experience coordinating inputs across disciplines, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting turnaround steering teams.
Communication & Reporting: Proficiency in reporting cost data, highlighting issues, and supporting project metrics and stakeholder communications. Strong communications skills, both written and oral.
Attention to Detail & Compliance: Accuracy in tracking costs, change orders, and deviations while ensuring compliance with internal controls and execution standards.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree is preferred.
6 or more years' experience preferred.
Prior Dow cost experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Integrate the turnaround/project cost estimate, workhour estimate, and turnaround schedule into the Cost Management baseline.
Lead the turnaround team in deriving an accurate and realistic forecast of all funds required to complete the turnaround within the defined budget and schedule while incorporating own trending and analyses.
Estimate costs of deviations and assesses impact on total turnaround cost.
Ensure accurate reflection of committed/spent funds, turnaround deviation notices, field change orders, and turnaround execution changes in all cost documents.
Alert the turnaround team to critical Cost Management issues.
Develops and analyze monthly cost accruals and contingency reporting.
Ensure accurate representation of cost data and cost forecast in monthly reporting.
Drive the final billing process and ensure it is followed and completed in the necessary timeframe.
Establish a work breakdown structure based upon work process norms and execution strategy.
Develop and maintain cost reports, cash flow/cancellation curves, and contingency analysis.
Provide supporting data for turnaround execution metrics, external benchmarking and turnaround closure.

Benefits

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.
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)