Technical Advisor | Energy Operations

Dow•Orange, TX

3d•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. Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Advisor supporting Energy Operations at SRO (Sabine River Operations) located in Orange, TX. About you and this role: Serves in a vital role for Operations, utilizing process knowledge, technical expertise, and operations experience to assist, teach and coach plant personnel. Focuses on troubleshooting process or equipment issues, improving process performance, and increasing plant reliability. Typically responsible for a larger plant or facility. 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 work of others.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of fired equipment e.g. cogenerations, boilers, or other related experience required.
A minimum of a high school diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
Must be willing to work overtime (extra hours beyond your regular schedule) if required.
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.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Work at heights, climbs stairs and ladders.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Work in an area with hazardous materials.
Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less).
Troubleshooting: Ability to work through a systematic approach that is data driven to identify potential root causes and resolve problems efficiently. Troubleshooting equipment and quality issues.
Strong Communication: Must be a strong upward and downward communicator; along with, leading focused, efficient meetings.
Cross Functional Collaboration: Work with Peers, functional support groups (tech center, quality, maintenance, etc.) to accomplish facility goals and resolve day to day challenges associated with their processes of responsibility.
Proactive Problem Solving: Proactive Problem Solving is a strategy that focuses on preventing issues before they arise by targeting the root causes of potential problems and planning preventive measures well in advance.
Data-driven Decision Making: Data-driven decision making is the process of making organizational decisions based on actual data rather than intuition or observation alone.
Leadership: Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as a technical/process subject matter resource in the assigned operational area.
Provides turnaround scope and coordination of area turnarounds.
Enhances front line skills and knowledge of plant personnel and related roles through coaching on plant process, equipment, engineering, reliability principles, Life Critical Standards, and other related area.
Coaches and teaches operators/technicians during troubleshooting activities.
Partners with an operations team member when in the field.
Performs or assists in process related root cause or failure analysis.
Leverages and communicates the results to operate plant personnel for learning purposes.
Ensures thorough and timely pre-investigations occur.
Works with continuous improvement and plant resources to identify, implement and sustain improvements relating to area of expertise.
Develops and maintain plant process training material content and qualification assessments.
Maintains a high involvement in the formal training process and qualification of team members on plant process.
Develops a strong partnership with the 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 operational procedures to ensure sound operating discipline.
Partners closely with the production staff to resolve problems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the facility goals are achieved.
Mentors new production staff as they on-board and train.

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.
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)