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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

Dow has an exciting job opening for a Cavern Engineer/Improvement Engineer specializing in Cavern Operation and Maintenance.  This role is supporting Grand Bayou Operations in Napoleonville, LA. 

This Cavern Engineer/Improvement Engineer shall serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical and leadership skills to ensure that mining and storage caverns are operated and maintained in in accordance with Dow's Most Effective Technology and by leading the prioritization and implementation of improvement projects critical for safe and reliable plant operations.  This position requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge related job disciplines to solve complex problems. This position also requires daily collaboration and coordination within plant resources, 3rd party contractors, and the Mining Storage and Pipeline Global Technology Center. 

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer and project/cost manager of cavern maintenance and repair workovers & Mechanical Integrity Testing activities (MITs).

• Evaluate cased and open hole logs with respect to mechanical integrity, cavern spacing, and other common considerations.

• Participate in design and construction of new salt cavern wells.

• Lead engineering studies related to integrity, development, performance, feasibility of salt caverns.

• Understand why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keep a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.

• Work closely with the operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

• Lead the continuous improvement work process to develop and implement Plant Specific Technology Plans in alignment with the Global Technology Plan including data collection, gap analysis, idea generation, prioritization, improvement project implementation, and review of results.

• Elevate and appropriately apply knowledge of the plant and technology referencing historical data and conferring with Technology Center or other subject matter experts (SMEs).

• Ensure Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and utilized, and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance.

• Utilize defined MET and challenge/escalate MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.

• Partner with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.

• Conduct daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.

• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies.

• Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.

• Ensure compliance with plant operating permits.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• 5+ years of engineering, manufacturing or related experience.

• Valid US Driver's License.

• 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

• 2+ Years of Cavern (related) Engineering experience with solution mined salt caverns or hydrocarbons storage caverns.

• Petroleum engineering degree.

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Wear and use respirators.
• Work in tight spaces.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.  
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.

Additional Notes

• 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, financial, and social 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. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• 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. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.