Process Automation Manager

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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 Industrial Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Process Automation Manager at our Louisiana Operations site located in Plaquemine, LA.

This role will join a staff supporting the world’s largest purified Ethylene Oxide production business and associated EO derivatives Specialty Amines businesses.

In this role, the Process Automation Manager's primary responsibility will be functioning as the Manufacturing Representative for the control system migration projects for the Ethylene Oxide facilities, modernizing the proprietary Mod 5 to an ABB 800xA system. The Manufacturing Representative provides detailed knowledge of the manufacturing process technology in project design, construction, and startup phase. The Manufacturing Representative will also take the lead in developing Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) validation procedures. The process automation manager will also be part of the process automation migration team, responsible for the creation and startup of ABB 800xA configuration. In the plant aligned process automation role, you will be part of an existing team sustaining the existing automation system performance, resolving operational unplanned events, and improving plant operational reliability and safety by defining and implementing improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tasks such as those listed below when equipment or instruments are being added, removed, or changed. This role is also involved in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and designing or modifying the basic process control system (BPCS).
• Designs the control strategy and control systems, as well as implementation, which is not typical within the industry.
• Establishes project goals and planning.
• Tracks progress, schedules, and costs for the PA team during all project phases.
• Ensures implementation of the best technology in the project by integrating operability input from plant operations, Most Effective Technology (MET) from the Technology Center, and Maintenance and Reliability inputs into definition and design.
• Carries the majority project accountability for the technical integrity and operability of the final facility. Ensures effective interface between the manufacturing representative and plant operations to ensure technical integrity and optimum operability.
• Provides effective communication and coordination between project team and Operations.
• Implements Functional Input and Evaluation process. Implements Scope and Criteria Management.
• Ensures safe and effective Commissioning, Start Up, and transfer to Operations process. Delivers trained organization.
• Delivers new and/or updated Operating Discipline.
• Develops control software, operator graphics and simulation software.
• Completes the factory acceptance test (FAT) Commissioning.
• Participates in project scoping activities.
• Drives strategic solutions in partnership with stakeholders.
• Engages with stakeholders and cross-discipline and cross-functional global project teams.
• Performs high level functional activities, such as requirements gathering and gap analysis of user requirements, requires functional and business expertise.
• Participates in the design specifications, configuration, testing, implementation and startup of manufacturing execution systems (MES) solutions.
• Identifies and deploys Most Effective Technology (MET) standard solution components to meet project requirements.
• Supports training of operations and support commissioning and start-up of the asset.
• Supports future process improvements and product development/solution roadmap.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking.
• 8 years of engineering, manufacturing, automation or related experience required.

• 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 Experience

• Mod 5 or ABB Industrial IT experience preferred.
• Chemical engineering degree preferred.

Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

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

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