Improvement Specialist

Description

The Dow Chemical Company is now hiring for the role of Improvement Engineer at its Freeport, Texas Location. The successful candidate will closely work under the guidance of the Brine Mining & Storage Improvement Leader with other Improvement Specialists at Salt Dome Operation facility (SDO), the Production & Operations Leaders, Project Managers and Plant Operations. The primary role is to identify and implement process improvement opportunities at SDO in line with the Plant Specific Technology Plan (PSTP) that aligns with the global business strategy and goals. The Improvement Specialist will also help develop and implement Most Effective Technology (MET) for various unit operations.

Key responsibilities include:

* Identify, validate and prioritize improvement opportunities for inclusion into the PSTP.
* Serve as Manufacturing Representative on capital and expense projects in support of the PSTP.
* Use engineering skills and resources to develop low cost, innovative alternatives for TICA projects.
* Partner with plant operation personnel and Technology Center to secure process data for identification of technology gaps, improvement opportunities, and project definitions as well as MET implementation.
* Use and ensure compliance with the appropriate global work process (TICA, Global Project Methodology (GPM), etc.) and their supporting tools (Idea Tracker, Portfolio, etc.).
* Work with Operations and the Technology Center to help identify and implement MET for selected plant areas or key unit operations.
* Participate in multiple SDO teams, including operations, EH&S, Six Sigma, and project

The following compentencies are a plus:

INITIATIVE:
Overcomes obstacles (capital, resources, technology, timing) to achieve results. Capable of rationalizing alternatives for
potential problem areas and plans ahead in order to avoid or minimize unexpected project delays. Able to independently
identify opportunities and challenge the status quo.

INNOVATION:
Researches, develops and incorporates new ideas and process improvements. Reduces creative ideas into new, practical, value adding projects. Integrates information from other parts of the company to improve his/her projects.

INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS:
Relates and communicates on a daily basis with people and teams at various levels of the organization within MSP, H&E and C-V Businesses. Works proactively through resistance and objections by providing alternatives that address concerns and incorporate input and suggestions. Coordinates communication to assure that Business, Operations and Tech Center requirements will be considered appropriately.

TEAMWORK:
Demonstrates leadership skills and actively participates in team meetings. Works well with SDO plant operations and plant leadership to ensure smooth implementation of projects. Helps develop specific plant and TICA plans to ensure
achievement of team and business goals.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Demonstrates strong engineering skills (calculations, evaluations, process trouble-shooting, etc.) to appropriately identify
and validate opportunities. The ability to sort through complex issues and produce the highest value solution is essential.

VALUE CREATION:

Must understand the MSP Business and the SDO Objectives and goals. Adds value by focusing on opportunity gap closure and aligns personal activities with the MSP Business Strategy and MI Plans. Utilizes formal planning techniques and is accountable for timelines and milestones. Leverages value creating ideas from other experiences, plants or businesses. Capable of identifying, scoping and economically evaluating potential value-creating opportunities.

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