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Dow R&D Maintenance Engineer in Wilmington, Delaware
R&D Maintenance Engineer
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Position:R&D Maintenance Engineer
Primary Location:Wilmington (DE, USA), Delaware, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/17/2024
Job Number:R2052801
Position Type:Regular
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 aResearch & Development Maintenance Engineerlocated inWilmington, DEsupporting Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics and Hydrocarbon (PSP&H) high pressure polyethylene business.
The R&D Maintenance Engineer provides engineering support to address pilot plant issues that are impacting the facility operation. In this role the engineer provides technical expertise which may be equipment based or repair technique based in addressing the pilot plant issues while delivering maximum value and improving process research efficiency.
Responsibilities include:
Serves as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
Develops maintenance operating discipline for the facility.
Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.
Work with Maintenance coordinator and other personnel to plan and execute routine plant shutdowns and conduct required maintenance activities.
Collaborate with equipment manufacturer as necessary to resolve technical problems.
Supports the maintenance coordinator in reviewing spare parts list for existing equipment.
Ensures repairs, repair techniques and equipment specific training are documented and made available.
Provides engineering input for work packages to ensure standards are followed, as required.
Provides equipment reliability and performance data for input into equipment purchasing requirements, evaluation of equipment performance, vendor performance, and modifications to MET.
Participates in developing the maintenance budget to support the maintenance strategy.
Analyzes impact of equipment failures on maintenance spending to identify improvement opportunities.
Drives knowledge exchange with technology experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities for the technology.
Participates in Root Cause Investigation's for unplanned events and ensures effective implementation without repeat failures.
Develops and provide training in the Maintenance discipline.
Participates in the on-call program for plant immediate response and advising similar to other day support roles.
Required qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is 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.
Preferred qualifications include:
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Operations/plant experience is a plus
Experience in maintenance, reliability, rotating equipment, equipment troubleshooting, failure investigation, leading projects and budgeting for expenditures is a plus
Additional notes
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
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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) 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 visitingwww.dow.com.
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 onwww.dow.com.
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