Plant Performance & Optimization Engineer

Dow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay + bonus opportunity

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow's Emulsions/Polymers production facility in Knoxville, TN seeks an Operations Performance Engineer to drive EH&S excellence, reliability, and cost efficiency. The role spans multiple technical areas and partners with Operations, Maintenance, and EH&S to optimize plant performance and deliver safe, reliable production of high-quality products.

The position emphasizes strong problem-solving, leadership development, and hands-on collaboration across shifts to sustain operational discipline and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering by January 2027 is required.
• In lieu of a degree, relevant military experience at or above U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant will be considered.
• Previous experience in a chemical production facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations to apply problem-solving skills and technical expertise to improve plant performance.
• Reference historical data and consult SMEs to apply knowledge of the plant and technology.
• Ensure MET is understood and used; leverage process automation to optimize performance.

Skills

Process optimization

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Dow's Emulsions/Polymers production facility in Knoxville, TN seeks an Operations Performance Engineer to drive EH&S excellence, reliability, and cost efficiency. The role spans multiple technical areas and partners with Operations, Maintenance, and EH&S to optimize plant performance and deliver safe, reliable production of high-quality products.

The position emphasizes strong problem-solving, leadership development, and hands-on collaboration across shifts to sustain operational discipline and