Manufacturing Fields Specialist

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Field Specialist role within the Univation Technologies Team in Seadrift, TX
, with additional locations available as noted in the posting. The purpose of this role is to develop manufacturing operating procedures/training and facilitate plant start-ups/commissioning. Licensee Plant Commissioning and Start-up assignment will involve a 4-6 month international relocation.

• Update typical manufacturing operating procedures as needed within UT, as required by new technology or design developments.
• Prepare the manufacturing portion of the process orientation training for new build or retrofit clients, e.g., bimodal catalyst retrofits.
• Prepare process training for new and existing clients as needed by the Regional Customer Team Manufacturing Leader (ML).
• Travel in support of new build client needs (design and construction reviews, on-site start-up and post start-up support) around the world.
• Travel in support of retrofit client needs (site surveys, kick-off meetings, construction reviews, on-site start-up and post start-up support) around the world.
• Stay current in the technology of Unipol and learn new developments about Unipol Technology.
• Prepare for and participate in Technology & Business Review meetings with current Licensees.
• Support ML in providing manufacturing expertise to Licensees in response to operating inquiries.
• Train others (client and bidding contractors) in Unipol Technology.
• Support special runs for product/catalyst development, data gathering and training of self or others, sometimes at home site or possible travel to other sites.
• Review Process Design Packages (PDP) and know the typical content, as needed by ML.
• Participate in client’s P&, layout/3D model reviews as requested by ML.
• Participate on start-up teams at licensee’s site for a period of 6-9 months, including preparation of punch list and commissioning activities.

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in at least one of the major areas of the Unipol process (feed purification, reaction and purging, vent recovery and utilities, additive addition, or pelleting). The manufacturing specialist must be able to take a lead role in one of these areas on a start-up assignment. All-around Unipol and associated equipment experience desired.
• Some travel is expected based on business needs, 50% of the time.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the country for which you are applying. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

• Knowledge of Gas Phase Polyethylene Technology.
• Experience in preparation of a punch list and bringing the items to closure.
• Experience in commissioning activities and logic checks.
• Understanding of the Univation Process Design Package (PDP) layout and content is a positive.

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
• 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…