Site Logistics Technical Advisor

Dow•Plaquemine, LA

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 this role Dow has an opportunity for a Site Logistics Technical Advisor located in Plaquemine, LA. This role: Serves in a vital role for Site Logistics, utilizing process knowledge, technical expertise, and site logistics experience to assist, teach and coach plant personnel. Focuses on troubleshooting process or equipment issues, improving process performance, and increasing site logistics reliability. Typically responsible for a larger plant or facility. Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of administrative, data organization or coordination processes, procedures and systems, or specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. In this role, you will require advanced level of skills and expertise in administrative, data organization, and coordination processes, procedures, and associated systems or specialized technical expertise with analytical/scientific methods or operational processes. You should be able to perform a broad range of complex assignments and understand how teams coordinate efforts and resources to achieve organizational objectives. You will need to have the ability to evaluate and explain unusual and/or complex information use tact and diplomacy when communicating with others. It is your responsibility to be able to gather and analyze data to identify and resolve unique, complex, or unusual problems. You will be required to provide subject matter guidance to less experienced team members and serve as a specialist or lead for the team with no formal supervisory responsibilities. Your performance impacts your own team and other teams with closely related work activities. You are expected to suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve overall team efficiency.

Requirements

A High school Diploma/GED equivalent AND 5 years of relevant work experience OR An Associate’s Degree or higher (or higher) (Applied Science in a relevant field i.e., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology preferred) OR 3 years relevant military training experience
Must be eligible for a TWIC card
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.
Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Climb ladders/stairs Stand for extended periods of time
Logistics Operations: The ability to understand, support, and troubleshoot site logistics processes and equipment, ensuring operational reliability, resolving process issues, and maintaining strong coordination with plant personnel.
Proactive Problem Solving: The skill of identifying, investigating, and resolving complex or unusual issues—such as process failures, operational discrepancies, and unplanned events—by applying analytical methods, root‑cause thinking, and sound technical judgment.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: The capability to manage complex workstreams, maintain training content, update procedures, coordinate qualifications, and balance on‑call responsibilities while ensuring high-quality, timely execution.
Communication: The ability to explain complex technical information clearly and tactfully, coach team members, document procedures, share investigation findings, and collaborate effectively across site logistics, operations, and technical networks.
Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using digital tools, logbook systems, training platforms, documentation systems, and other computer-based applications required to analyze data, maintain records, create procedures, and support operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

Acts as a technical/process subject matter resource in the assigned site logistics area
Performs or assists in process related root cause or failure analysis.
Leverages and communicates the results to operate site logistics personnel for learning purposes.
Ensures thorough and timely pre-investigations occur
Works with continuous improvement and site logistics resources to identify, implement and sustain improvements relating to area of expertise
Develops and maintain site logistics process training material content and qualification assessments
Maintains a high involvement in the formal training process and qualification of team members on site logistics process
Develops a strong partnership with the site logistics activity coordinator/gate keeper and provides back up to these roles, as needed
Maintains “on call” status for plant unplanned events, emergencies and advising
Owns and coaches others on the effective use of logbook, focusing on quality of information entered and appropriate note type/stamp utilization
Participates in available Technical Advising role networks to improve personal effectiveness and leveraging of best practices
Creates, reviews, modifies and approves site logistics procedures to ensure sound operating discipline
Partners closely with the site logistics staff to resolve problems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the site logistics goals are achieved and mentors new site logistics staff as they on-board and train

Benefits

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)