Senior Production Engineer

Dow Chemical•Ardmore, OK

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Engineer at the facility in Ardmore, OK. As an Engineer on site, you provide engineering support to the site as well as providing technical expertise, which may be equipment-based or repair technique-based based that impacts the availability and maintainability of the facility. In addition, you will serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of cost-competitive quality products. This role requires conceptual knowledge of theories, techniques, and methodology within the analytical technology discipline, along with a broad working knowledge and experience in the job discipline, to perform a range of work assignments.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Mechanical engineering preferred.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related fields.
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.

Nice To Haves

Understand core mechanical engineering principles, process automation, and how to use MET to improve plant performance.
Identify root causes, troubleshoot complex issues, and solve plant problems quickly to support safe, reliable operations.
Lead by example, coach others, speak up when needed, and take ownership of unit performance and team standards.
Use continuous improvement and financial understanding to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support profitability.
Work well with different teams and communicate clearly with partners across Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, R&D, EH&S, and the Tech Center.
Understand customer needs and deliver quality, responsive, and reliable support while maintaining compliance and strong site performance.
Respond quickly to plant issues, provide technical support during emergencies, and help drive corrective actions and efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

Partner with operations, maintenance, and subject matter experts to solve problems, apply plant knowledge, and optimize performance.
Apply and continuously improve Most Effective Technology (MET), process automation, and operating discipline to drive safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause investigations for asset utilization losses, equipment failures, and unplanned events, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain a strong field presence and provide technical guidance during procedure development, review, and reinforcement of critical operating steps and precautions.
Monitor daily process data, alarm history, and key process indicators to identify opportunities to improve plant performance, yield, operating rates, and waste reduction.
Support compliance with operating permits and provide input to optimize site integration and overall system performance.
Provide engineering support for critical equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, spare parts strategy, and work packages, including repair details, standards compliance, and technical support for deviations.
Contribute engineering input to turnaround planning, work orders, equipment reliability analysis, purchasing requirements, and vendor performance evaluation.
Ensure repair methods, equipment-specific training, and technical documentation are maintained and available.
Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies as a technical resource.

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)