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Dow

1mo ago

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    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Plaquemine
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Engineering or relevant military experience, a TWIC card, ability to work in the U.S., meet physical demands, and wear safety equipment for elevated work.
  • You will analyze equipment failures, develop maintenance strategies, provide technical support, ensure safety compliance, and support budget planning while documenting repairs and training.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant (PO2/Sgt) Military ranking. A degree discipline in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
  • 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.
  • Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
  • Wear and use respirators.
  • Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
  • Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
  • Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
  • Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
  • This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
  • Develop maintenance operating discipline.
  • Provide technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.
  • Ensure that work requests include engineering input on repair details and if necessary provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data, for equipment that is critical for the process.
  • Ensure repairs, repair techniques and equipment specific training are documented and made available.
  • Provide maintainability input to Global Project Methodology activities.
  • Support the preventive maintenance coordinator, as required, in reviewing spare parts list for existing equipment.
  • Enter quality, service and product performance information into the reporting system.
  • Participate in developing the maintenance budget to support the maintenance strategy.
  • Provide engineering input for work packages to ensure standards are followed, as required. Provide input on development of work orders during development of turnaround work particularly on critical equipment requiring engineering review or input.
  • Provide equipment reliability and performance data to the technical resource networks for input into equipment purchasing requirements, evaluation of equipment performance, vendor performance, and modifications to MET.
  • Complete EH&S orientation and all required training. Exhibit safe work behaviors and work safely without injury or insult to the environment. Fulfill all requirements of the production area and/or maintenance area EH&S.
  • Support Industrial Hygiene and other EH&S work process activities. Incorporate safety considerations in planning and maintenance implementation. Understand impact of process chemistry with respect to materials of construction or lubrication.
  • Use maintenance spending, reliability, and maintenance metrics for assigned area. Understand objectives of the Facility Maintenance Strategy for assigned areas and relevant history of equipment failures.
  • Analyze impact of equipment failures on maintenance spending to identify improvement opportunities. Initiate reliability related MOCs and effectively implement change in own area of responsibility in coordination with appropriate leadership. Understand principles of Long Term Cost of Ownership. Analyze and troubleshoots maintenance spending in assigned area with coaching.

FAQs

What is the location of the Maintenance Engineer position?

The Maintenance Engineer position is located at the Dow facility in Plaquemine, LA.

What qualifications are required for the Maintenance Engineer position?

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant military experience is required, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Is a TWIC card necessary for this position?

Yes, the candidate must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain one.

What physical demands are associated with the Maintenance Engineer role?

The role requires candidates to wear safety equipment, perform frequent bending, lifting, and work in tight spaces, as well as climb stairs or ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.

Does Dow provide relocation assistance for this job?

No, this position does not offer relocation assistance.

What kind of benefits does Dow offer to its employees?

Dow offers market-competitive pay, benefits for physical and mental well-being, a retirement program, employee stock programs, training opportunities, and flexible work culture.

What is the work environment like for the Maintenance Engineer?

The work environment involves a focus on safety, collaboration, and problem-solving within a diverse team committed to maintaining and improving facility operations.

Are there opportunities for career growth within Dow?

Yes, Dow provides opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, and community involvement.

What is the company’s commitment towards diversity and inclusion?

Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment and encourages every employee to bring their whole self to work, fostering a diverse workforce.

Is there a requirement for a specific military ranking for applicants from the military?

Yes, relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant (PO2/Sgt) military ranking is acceptable.

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Our ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. We combine global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022.