Rail Logistics Maintenance and Cost Execution Engineer

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Rail Logistics Maintenance and Cost Execution Engineer. The successful candidate will use logistics knowledge, technical expertise and operations experience to assist in correcting process or equipment issues which improve process performance and reliability for one or multiple transportation modes. In addition, this role works with key partners to optimize operations on a regular basis.

Depending on the role, the candidate will need to provide specific modal expertise (Bulk Marine, Road, Rail, Warehousing, Terminals). The role also entails tracking metrics, other tactical assistance, and project/work process support within their area of expertise. This role can be located in:

• Freeport, TX
• Houston, TX
• Hahnville, LA
• Midland, MI
• Plaquemine, LA

In this role, you will require understanding of key business drivers for your discipline and function. You will need to be able to expand conceptual and working knowledge related to your discipline or functional area. You are expected to provide informal guidance to new team members and be able to explain complex information to others. It is your responsibility to use technical experience, established practices, and personal judgement to analyze and resolve straightforward problems.

Your performance impacts the quality of your own work and your team’s work and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.

• Utilizes logistics knowledge, technical expertise and operations experience to assist in correcting process or equipment issues which improve process performance and reliability
• Works with technical advising and logistics operations personnel to create methods to optimize operations
• Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coach others to learn these skills. Implement best practices
• Interacts with other Dow (global) regions to resolve order issues for inter‑area shipments
• Ensures Most Effective Technology and specific operating discipline requirements are in place
• Interfaces with third‑party logistics providers and ensure contractual obligations are met with no penalties or fines incurred
• Initiates changes to operating procedures to ensure that they are valid and up‑to‑date and communicates technical information and issues to operations and/or technology
• Supports and assists with QN investigation and identification of corrective and preventative measures
• Administers trade lane contracts where needed to maximize benefits to Dow
• Responds to and resolve customer or internal product quality or service incidents
• Supports Procurement tender negotiation and implementation with operational expertise

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant military…