Senior Technical Advisor

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:

Serves in a vital role for Operations, utilizing process knowledge, technical expertise, and operations experience to assist, teach and coach plant personnel. Focuses on troubleshooting process or equipment issues, improving process performance, and increasing plant reliability. Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments. Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Acts as a technical/process subject matter resource in the assigned operational area.
• Enhances front line skills and knowledge of plant personnel and related roles through coaching on plant process, equipment, engineering, reliability principles, Life Critical Standards, and other related area. Coaches and teaches operators/technicians during troubleshooting activities. Partners with an operations team member when in the field.
• Performs or assists in process related root cause or failure analysis. Leverages and communicates the results to operate plant personnel for learning purposes. Ensures thorough and timely pre-investigations occur.
• Works with continuous improvement and plant resources to identify, implement and sustain improvements relating to area of expertise.
• Develops and maintain plant process training material content and qualification assessments.
• Maintains a high involvement in the formal training process and qualification of team members on plant process.
• Develops a strong partnership with the activity coordinator/gate keeper and provides back up to these roles, as needed.
• Maintains “on call” status for plant unplanned events, emergencies and advising.
• Engages in turnaround scope definition, preparation and execution.
• Owns and coaches others on the effective use of logbook, focusing on quality of information entered and appropriate note type/stamp utilization.
• Participates in available Technical Advising role networks to improve personal effectiveness and leveraging of best practices.
• Creates, reviews, modifies and approves operational procedures to ensure sound operating discipline.
• Partners closely with the production staff to resolve problems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the facility goals are achieved. Mentors new production staff as they on-board and train.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate's degree in a technical discipline or three years or more of relevant military training/experience. In lieu of degree, equivalent 5 years of manufacturing experience
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• 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
• The critical competencies required for success are: act upon safety requirements, understanding customer needs, team work, taking initiative, time management, technical proficiency in use of computer applications and Dow policies and procedures

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

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders
• Work in tight and close in spaces
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a respirator
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise
• Work in an area with hazardous materials

For positions based in California, Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the salary range for the position. This salary range is specific to the State of California and accou