Instrumentation 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. 

Dow currently has an opening for an Instrumentation Engineer at its Sabine River Operations location, located in Orange, Texas.

About you and this role:

The Instrumentation Engineer acts as a technical resource for capital and improvement projects. These projects include: (1) implementing Dow’s most effective technology, (2) incremental process technology improvements and (3) solutions new to Dow’s businesses. The Instrumentation Engineer is fully qualified and proficient in the application of design engineering fundamentals and independently applies this knowledge. The individual is also expected to provide technical expertise as a part of related global networks. The individual must be able to work with minimal supervision and be self-directed.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead specialized Instrumentation Design Engineering activities for capital and expense projects 
  • Provide cost estimates and preliminary engineering design work for the development and preparation of projects
  • Design, specify and procure instrument/electrical components and systems for projects
  • Provide detailed instrument/electrical engineering design and contractor supervision to ensure that capital and expense projects are completed accurately and efficiently
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance departments on instrumentation, electrical and control systems
• Direct and monitor activities of engineering and construction contractors for progress and quality to ensure compliance to Dow standards
• Participate in the input and inter-discipline design document development such as P&IDs, PFDs, ISO’s etc
• Assist in loop verification for instrumentation included in the construction packages
• Perform technical review of Management of Change for instrument and electrical systems

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Good organizational skills and ability to simultaneously lead several projects
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills coupled with a strong technical background
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively sell ideas to all job levels

Required qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Instrumentation Engineering
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, fabrication or related)
• 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
• Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location. 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) 

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Work at heights, climbs stairs and ladders
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs. 

Your skills:

• Troubleshooting: Ability to work through a systematic approach that is data driven to identify potential root causes and resolve problems efficiently.  Troubleshooting equipment and quality issues
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Work with Peers, functional support groups (tech center, quality, maintenance, etc.) to accomplish facility goals and resolve day to day challenges associated with their processes of responsibility
• Project Leadership Skills: Ability to facilitate cross functionally a coordinated effort to accomplish a project.  To identify steps to milestones needed to accomplish the goals of a project.  Examples: Identifying the actions needed to meet an LPP standard in the facility, and leading a small team to implement the actions.
• Technical Skills: Ability to apply basic instrument design practices and apply knowledge to assist in troubleshooting quality issues.  Understanding of basic process technology: pumps, instrumentation, distillation, etc.
• Prioritization: The ability to assess all of the potential areas of focus, and able to prioritize what the organization is in most of need of to meet key deadlines.  Focus on urgent when needed, and also ability to be proactive for important/non-urgent activities
• Growth Mindset: Have the confidence to learn, grow, and develop in the role.  The mindset to not fear making mistakes, and tackle challenges as a growth opportunity
• Communication: Strategic communication management is the control of communication in and out of an organization to promote the clear exchange of information and ideas
• Accountability: Accountability is the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions, products, decisions, and policies including the administration, governance, and implementation within the scope of the role
• Critical Thinking: Critical thinking is the evaluation of facts to form a judgment by using the rational, data-based analysis of factual evidence

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.