Hardware Discipline Technologist Lead

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About you and this role

Dow is seeking the next Piping Designer to support St. Charles Operations in Hahnville, LA. In this role you will provide specialized technical support and solutions for project teams, operations and maintenance. You must understand and implement Most Effective Technology (MET), work process, tools and industry best practices within their discipline. This role requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and/or specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. You may act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others.

Responsibilities

• Applying technical knowledge in the design, application, and procurement of piping systems.
• Field surveying and data gathering of existing piping systems tie-ins.
• Ensure drawings and specifications are clear and meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure reviews are completed on time and that drawings and specifications are followed by fabricators, constructors and maintenance contractors, when providing inspection.
• Ensure deliverables meet the needs of the project: function as intended, on time and within budget.
• Drive economic designs to ensure the best value is delivered to the business.
• Field routing new pipelines and laying out new equipment in existing plant facilities.
• Provide detailed fabrication drawings and installation details using SP3D, MicroStation and/or PDMS.
• Drawing layout and generation using established pipe specifications, P&ID s, and detail design standards.
• Preparing final piping detail design drawing package including job instructions, for IFA Issue for Approval, IFC Issue for Construction and MST Material Specification Transmittal.
• Providing project leadership, coordination with other disciplines, and construction support when required.
• Responsible for meeting project schedules and design team objectives.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
• A minimum of 5+ years of piping design experience.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Potential travel to additional Dow sites.
• Must have strong MS Office skills.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (ISA, R110J).
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
• 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

• An associate degree or higher.
• 10+ years of piping design experience.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of SP3D design tool, PDMS/E3D, SPR Smart Plant Review and/or Solid Works.
• Familiarity with the use of laser scan technology within 3D model development.

Physical Demands

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. 

Your Skills

• Piping Design: Must be