Process Control Engineer

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

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

The Plant Process Control Technologist supports the Process Automation (PA) systems associated with the Basics and Utilities Production units and works as part of the wider Operations team during issue resolution and plant return to safe operation.

The role involves solo and team working where required and provides subject matter guidance for the non-PA disciplines.

Training will be given to help the suitable candidate bridge any skills gaps and to enable them to work to PA and wider site standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary contact for the Operations Team to resolve process control issues and assist during troubleshooting. This includes system queries, e.g., reverse engineering and control strategy explanations.
• Provides support in response to system error conditions or failures as the first point of escalation from the plant.
• Conducts control system optimization, including loop tuning, sequence debugging, and advanced control and optimization (AC&O).
• Participates in the wider PA team rota to provide 24/7 out-of-hours plant support.
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance (PPM) and health checks on certain systems and participates in software and hardware upgrades.
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC) reviews for plant and process modifications and completes small projects/MOC work, including scope definition, design, configuration, and commissioning.
• Responsible for area alarm reporting and assistance in the site alarm reduction program. Conducts all activities within the site safe systems of work and contributes to site safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• HND or degree-level qualification in Electronics, Instrumentation, Process Engineering, or a related field, plus process control, manufacturing, or other related experience preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of demonstrable experience gained in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of chemical and utilities processes, and the typical control schemes used in such processes.
• Previous operational experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Your skills

• DCS experience in Foxboro DCS configuration preferred, but other DCS configuration experience would be advantageous, e.g., Emerson Ovation (or Delta V) applications.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, i.e., Schneider/Modicon, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Burner Management Systems (BMS), ideally Triconex.
• Understanding and ability to develop control configuration using function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text languages.
• Understanding of P&IDs, Cause and Effect charts, Instrument and Electrical Drawings.

Additional notes

• Good troubleshooting, communication, and people skills are essential.
• Competent in Microsoft OS and Office applications.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a multi-discipline team.

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.