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Dow Process Automation Manager in Orange, Texas
Process Automation Manager
At a glance
Position:Process Automation Manager
Primary Location:Orange (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/25/2024
Job Number:R2051252
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.
About You and this Role
In this role, you will serve as aProcess Automation ManagerforDowlocated inOrange, TX. Sabine River Operations (SRO) is strategically located in the heart of the Dow Gulf Coast sites. As a high value, large site in the Dow fleet, you will have opportunity to learn and deepen your skills across several different technologies and processes.
You will serve as a technical resource and process automation lead for small to large capital and improvement projects regionally and/or globally. You will direct and lead both Dow and contract resources in all three phases of projects: front end loading, detailed design and construction, and commissioning and startup.
The Process Automation Manager role is ideal for an engineer that:
Demonstrates expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in their own job discipline and continuously broadens their capabilities.
Exhibits strong technical, administrative, and interpersonal skills along with a high level of initiative.
Works well in an empowered and collaborative environment with both functional partners (e.g., TES, EH&S, Tech Centers) as well as the value center team (e.g., supply chain, R&D, sales & marketing)
Demonstrates strong EH&S record in current and previous areas of responsibility.
Clearly communicates verbally and in writing to internal and external partners.
Is skilled at building a high level of trust with stakeholders, utilizing the highest standard of ethics and integrity, especially shift and technical operations teams.
Responsibilities
The Process Automation Manager is responsible for the following activities when equipment or instruments are added, removed, or changed:
Establish project goals and plan.
Track progress, schedules, and costs for the Process Automation (PA) team during all project phases.
Complete technical review of the control teamwork and provide coaching/corrective feedback.
Determine testing scenarios and oversee the simulation of the control system to test the strategy and improvements.
Work with other engineers to determine the project and control requirements.
Create the process control overview for the project & develop user requirement system specifications.
Estimate the process control cost and schedule for the project and manage against these baselines.
Develop functional requirement specification (FRS) for the system & create detailed design specifications (DDS).
Develop control software, operator graphics and simulation software.
Complete the factory acceptance test (FAT) Commissioning.
Provide training of operations and support commissioning and start-up of the new asset.
Support employee growth and development through routine coaching and feedback, and development discussions.
Develop and maintain staffing plan to support achievement of business results.
MES Developers:
Serve as the subject matter expert for work execution, tools and systems supporting and interfacing in the space of Production Operations Management.
Participate in project scoping activities.
Drive strategic solutions in partnership with stakeholders.
Engage with stakeholders and cross-discipline and cross-functional global project teams.
Perform high level functional activities, such as requirements gathering and gap analysis of user requirements, requires functional and business expertise.
Participate in the design specifications, configuration, testing, implementation, and startup of manufacturing execution systems (MES) solutions.
Identify and deploy Most Effective Technology (MET) standard solution components to meet project requirements.
Support training of operations and support commissioning and start-up of the asset.
Support future process improvements and product development/solution roadmap.
Engage in the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including designing or modifying the basic process control system (BPCS). Design the control strategy and control systems, as well as implementation, which is not typical within the industry.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering required.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, or related) required.
Technical leadership skills are a must to guard and improve our existing process automation MET.
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 of 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 in Packaging & Specialty Plastics technology is an advantage. High Pressure Copolymers (HPC) is preferred.
Process Automation experience.
Knowledgeable with one or more process control platforms (ABB, Siemens, MOD5, Emerson, DeltaV, Foxboro, Honeywell).
State Based Control experience.
Additional Notes
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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) 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.
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.