Senior Production Engineer

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Engineer at the facility in Ardmore, OK. As an Engineer on site, you provide engineering support to the site as well as providing technical expertise, which may be equipment-based or repair technique-based based that impacts the availability and maintainability of the facility. In addition, you will serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of cost-competitive quality products.

This role requires conceptual knowledge of theories, techniques, and methodology within the analytical technology discipline, along with a broad working knowledge and experience in the job discipline, to perform a range of work assignments.

• Partner with operations, maintenance, and subject matter experts to solve problems, apply plant knowledge, and optimize performance.
• Apply and continuously improve Most Effective Technology (MET), process automation, and operating discipline to drive safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause investigations for asset utilization losses, equipment failures, and unplanned events, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a strong field presence and provide technical guidance during procedure development, review, and reinforcement of critical operating steps and precautions.
• Monitor daily process data, alarm history, and key process indicators to identify opportunities to improve plant performance, yield, operating rates, and waste reduction.
• Support compliance with operating permits and provide input to optimize site integration and overall system performance.
• Provide engineering support for critical equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, spare parts strategy, and work packages, including repair details, standards compliance, and technical support for deviations.
• Contribute engineering input to turnaround planning, work orders, equipment reliability analysis, purchasing requirements, and vendor performance evaluation.
• Ensure repair methods, equipment-specific training, and technical documentation are maintained and available.
• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies as a technical resource.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Mechanical engineering preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related fields.
• 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.

• Technical Work:
  Understand core mechanical engineering principles, process automation, and how to use MET to improve plant performance.
• Problem-Solving:
  Identify root causes, troubleshoot complex issues, and solve plant problems quickly to support safe, reliable operations.
• Leadership:
  Lead by example, coach others, speak up when needed, and take ownership of unit performance and team standards.
• Continuous Improvement Management:
  Use continuous improvement and financial understanding to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support profitability.
• Interpersonal Communication:
  Work well with different teams and communicate clearly with partners across Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, R&D, EH&S, and the Tech Center.
• Customer Focused:
  Understand customer needs and deliver quality, responsive, and reliable support while maintaining compliance and strong site performance.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response:
  Respond quickly to plant issues, provide technical support during emergencies, and help drive corrective actions and efficiency improvements.

Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes. Wear and use respirators. Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. Work in tight or closed-in spaces. Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.…