Business Manufacturing Representative
At a glance
Position:Business Manufacturing Representative
Primary locationHouston (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:01/23/2024
Job Number:R2048074
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 You and This Role:
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Large Project Manufacturing Representative to join the Industrial Solutions (DIS) business. This role will be aligned to a group of technology professionals that are responsible for developing and executing major capital growth projects aligned with the strategic direction of the business .
As Manufacturing Representative, you will fulfil all of the deliverables of the role in the capital project execution work process. This includes providing detailed knowledge of operability and manufacturing process technology in project design, construction and startup phase, and is responsible to the DIS business for successfully implementing the EH&S and process technology requirements into the design.
Responsibilities
Ensures implementation of the best technology in the project by integrating operability input from plant operations, Most Effective Technology (MET) from the Technology Center, and Maintenance and Reliability inputs into definition and design.
Carries the majority project accountability for the technical integrity and operability of the final facility. Ensures effective interface between the manufacturing representative and plant operations to ensure technical integrity and optimum operability.
Provides effective communication and coordination between project team and Operations.
Implements Functional Input and Evaluation process. Implements Scope and Criteria Management.
Ensures safe and effective Commissioning, Start Up, and transfer to Operations process. Delivers trained organization.
Delivers new and/or updated Operating Discipline.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, or related).
Must have experience working in an ethylene oxide manufacturing facility or a manufacturing facility that uses ethylene oxide as a raw material.
Must be willing and able to travel in order to support business need (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.
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.
Preferred Skills
Experience serving as a Manufacturing Representative on large capital projects (>$50MM).
You are a self-motivated and self-directed individual that requires minimal supervision.
You work well with others as you are a key member of a multi-functional, cross geographical, culturally diverse project team with a common goal to deliver a best-in-class manufacturing facility on time and on budget.
You are a courageous leader serving as the champion for improved / safer operability of equipment and the process during process design.
Additional Notes:Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
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 and emotional 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.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
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.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
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.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines 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. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. 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. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visitwww.dow.comor follow@DowNewsroom (https://twitter.com/DowNewsroom) on Twitter.
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