Senior Operations Performance Engineer

Dow•Hahnville, LA

About The Position

The Senior Operations Performance Engineer serves as a technical resource for Operations, applying engineering skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low-cost, quality products. The role requires broadened conceptual and working knowledge in the job discipline to perform a range of assignments. The engineer works with operations teams and subject matter experts to troubleshoot issues, improve operating discipline, optimize performance, and support safe, compliant production. The position may require off-hours and weekend support based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 3 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related experience.
Possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available for this position, including for a U.S. permanent residency process.
Be willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Wear safety equipment such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes, and wear and use respirators.
Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting; work in tight or closed-in spaces; climb stairs or ladders and work at heights; and stand or walk for extended periods.
Perform elevated work at or above four feet from the ground.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the operations team, drawing on its problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
Apply knowledge of the plant and technology, using historical data and consulting Technology Center personnel or other subject matter experts.
Ensure Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and used, and use process automation to optimize plant performance.
Use defined MET and challenge or escalate its application and assumptions when better solutions arise.
Partner with experts on advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.
Diagnose and document root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility.
Understand the reasons for procedure steps and precautions, and maintain a strong field presence to reinforce their importance.
Review logbooks and alarm history daily to understand plant operations and stay engaged with daily activities.
Maintain, own, and review daily Key Process Indicators (KPI) and trends to ensure optimum performance.
Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies, including off-hours and weekend support as needed.
Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
Provide leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant Raw Material Efficiency, including yield or waste generation.
Ensure compliance with plant operating permits, understand site integration, and provide input to optimize the overall system.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, where available.
U.S. Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program, applying the value of monthly student debt payments as if they were contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)).
Medical and life insurance packages with a variety of coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain countries or locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility to support productivity and personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for employees.
On-site fitness facilities, where available.
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.