Maintenance Engineer

Dow Chemical

  • Freeport, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
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 RoleDow Texas Operations is seeking innovative and driven individuals interested in being considered for Maintenance Engineer opportunities supporting our Polyethylene Plant located in Freeport, TX!Texas Operations is the largest integrated chemical complex in the Western Hemisphere. It is comprised of 4 major facilities, covering 20 square miles. The site contains more than 3,200 acres of waterways and pipeline corridors, 4,700 acres of reservoir operations and 9,500 acres used for grazing. The products manufactured on site are transported by rail, truck, marine vessels and pipeline to customers around the world. Texas Operations manufactures 30 percent of Dow's products sold in the United States.As a Maintenance Engineer, you will share responsibility and accountability for the plant assets and achievement of plant related business goals. You may also function as a liaison to supplement and support other maintenance areas, such as maintenance activity coordination, when gaps exist between maintenance and other functions.Responsibilities
  • Provides day-to-day support for the plant aligned assets
  • Equipment protection plan review and field audit
  • PPM, Lubrication, Vibration Program development
  • Reliability Strategy Implementation
  • Spare part selection
  • Equipment data upload to SAP and C&SU database
  • Supports Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) engagement, particularly in the field and in the areas of personal safety and compliance.
  • Provides a clear focus on creating a highly reliable organizational culture and the elimination of unplanned events by implementing reliability and maintenance services and solutions.
  • Provides coaching and feedback to other maintenance team members.
  • Implements and provides on-going support of the Maintenance Procedure Use Policy at the facility.
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 3 years of relevant experience (i.e. maintenance, engineering, reliability, etc.)
  • 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.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% annually with or without reasonable accommodation
  • 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
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering
Additional Notes
  • These positions are located in Freeport, TX
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
Benefits – What Dow offers youWe 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 DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on .Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

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