Senior Materials Engineer

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

As a Senior Materials Engineer for Dow, you will be responsible for materials selection, corrosion control, corrosion study assessment and Risk-Based Inspection Assessment (RBI) for the Freeport Site. Internal clients range from engineering services, new construction projects, operating production facilities, maintenance, and utility operations. In this role, you will work closely with a group of highly experienced engineers and technicians to provide technical advice and recommendations. 

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.
• Provide Materials Engineering support in the uses and applications of metallic materials in new projects and existing plant equipment. This includes support for proper material selection, testing and inspection strategy.
• Provide corrosion study assessment, Risk-Based Inspection Assessment (RBI) and troubleshooting
• Work with inspectors and maintenance engineers in the troubleshooting and repair of vessels, tanks and piping to maximize safety and reliability.
• Leading/facilitating team and group meetings as well as interacting with project teams, vendors and inspectors.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• 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 safe movement and operations at heights.
• Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position. Per the US Government and Department of Homeland Security policy and regulations, you may apply for a TWIC card if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, naturalized citizen or a nonimmigrant alien, asylee, or refugee who is in lawful status.
• 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 Skills

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Communication.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness.
• Planning and organizational skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail is necessary to maintain the required documentation.

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster paren