Improvement Engineer

The Dow Chemical Company; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading materials science company as an Improvement Engineer, where you will enhance process efficiency and safety. This role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with operations to maximize asset value. Your expertise in engineering will be pivotal in shaping sustainable solutions and advancing operational excellence.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay

Robust medical and life insurance packages

Competitive retirement program

Opportunities for training and mentoring

Paid time off for new parents

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts for online shopping

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in relevant engineering fields required.
• In-depth process technology and continuous improvement skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive plant-level continuous improvement programs.
• Champion process safety activities and support investigations.
• Develop and implement a Plant Specific Technology Plan.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Proactive Problem Solving

Process Safety

Prioritization

Project Planning

Presentation Delivery

Cross-Functional Work

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Financial Acumen

Continual Improvement Process

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor or Master Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor or Master Degree in Material Science

Bachelor or Master Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

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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 and challenging opportunity for Improvement Engineer role located in Nhon Trach, Vietnam.

This role serves as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical and organizational skills to drive the plant level continuous improvement program targeted at delivering maximum value from the assets, while continuously improving process safety and production efficiency. Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Possesses in-depth process technology and continuous improvement skill sets helping to establish credibility with the operations team.
• Drives knowledge exchange with technology experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities for the technology.
• Partners with the experts to develop and implement a Plant Specific Technology Plan that delivers positive year-over-year ROC (return on capital) and non-capital continuous improvement while meeting the plant level EH&S improvement goals.
• Champions process safety activities and acts as a resource for relevant process safety concerns. Partners with plant operation and maintenance personnel to identify and track performance indicators to be used in identification of technology gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supports the facility root cause investigation process by serving as a team member or facilitator for incidents related to process technology. Leads and supports plant continuous improvement activities aligned to the PSTP and also supports the capital plan for the facility. Leads continuous improvement activities for the facility and may serve in specific GPM related roles of project manager or manufacturing representative.
• Champions the “next unplanned event” exercise for the plant and ensures potential solutions are captured in the appropriate prioritization system.
• Serves as the implementation arm of the technology center. This includes serving as the local focal point for Most Effective Technology (MET) implementation, and LOPA / LPP follow-up.
• Participates in the on-call program for plant immediate response and advising similar to other day support roles.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Master Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Material Science / Metallurgical Engineer.

Preferred Skills

Interpersonal Communication; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Data Analysis; Proactive Problem Solving; Process Safety; Prioritization; Project Planning; Presentation Delivery; Cross-Functional Work; Stakeholder Management; Change Management; Financial Acumen; Continual Improvement Process; Technical Communication.

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 opens in a new tab .

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 opens in a new tab .

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