Vessel Engineer
Dow

Dow has an opportunity for a Vessel Engineer located in Carrollton, KY.

The Vessel Engineer provides specialized technical support and solutions for project teams, operations and maintenance. Vessel Engineers support both projects and technical support teams as a technical expert recognized as a "go to" person within their site/region for their area of expertise, or as discipline lead on projects. This person acts as a resources for colleagues with less experience and works independently, receiving minimal guidance. In the technical expert capacity, at this level, is primarily involved in application of technology. The Vessel Engineer resolves problems which are complex and leads technical problem solving within a specific technology area to deliver value for Dow. This individual also participates on global teams to continuously improve most effective technology (MET) and best practices. In the project lead capacity, has an excellent understanding and applies GPM (Global Project Methodology), MET, their discipline work process and associated best practices to deliver safe, cost effective and efficient solutions that meet the business opportunity plan for both intermediate and large projects.

Responsibilities / Duties

In the technical expert capacity:

• Leads efforts in defining and implementing technology strategy and held accountable for strategy implementation.

• Identifies and develops both technology and work process enhancements which deliver value.

• Supports the implementation of discipline technology strategy and provide input/feedback on the strategy within their area of expertise.

• Serves as site or regional technology focal point, providing timely technical reviews and input to complex designs and/or variances from MET both on projects and in support of maintenance/operations.

In the project lead capacity:

• Serves as the leader of the project within their discipline. Has accountability for project results and for the implementation of and adherence to all relevant work processes and best practices.

• Drives front end loading to ensure clear scope definition along with establishing staffing plans and schedules to enable adequate control during execution.

• Develops staffing plans, directs activities within their discipline and coordinates activist with other disciplines. For projects which utilize engineering firms, they work with their counterpart at the EPC to do so.

• Leads the completion of deliverables provided to estimating and reviews output of the estimate to ensure accurate reflection of scope.

• Ensures their deliverables meet the needs of the project: function as intended, on time and within budget.

• Leads technical contract package development and supports implementation.

• Drives value engineering and economic designs to ensure the best value is delivered to the business

• Uses and enforces project change management program.

• Ensures safety in design.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• 5 years of engineering, manufacturing or related experience required.

• PE (Professional Engineer) License or the ability to obtain a Kentucky PE within a year of hire is preferred.

• Vessel/PCE (Process Containment Equipment) Design Experience preferred

• 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.

Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. 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 care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

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 www.dow.com.

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