Senior Operations Performance Engineer
DOWAt 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 Drives profitable operation across production and logistics by applying leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to close performance gaps. Analyzes operational, quality, and logistics data to validate results, diagnose gaps, and identify improvements that deliver value and required performance. Owns taking corrective action to close performance gaps, accuracy of data entry, and prioritized improvements aligned to plant and business goals. Provides leadership during unplanned events, commissioning, start-up, and project handover, exercising decision-making authority and escalating as required. Responsibilities Evaluate and categorize production losses and deviation data Analyze operational, quality, and logistics data to validate results, diagnose gaps, and identify improvements Determine and prioritize corrective actions to close operational performance gaps in utilization, yield, uptime, quality, and reliability Identify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities aligned with plant, global technology, and business objectives Lead and support capital and non-capital improvement projects using defined work processes Provide leadership during plant maintenance, unplanned events, commissioning, start-up, and project handover to Operations Partner with maintenance, OTEC, and process expertise to drive temporary and permanent equipment repairs and improvements Support and drive EHS and process safety culture, compliance, and incident reporting Champion effective maintenance practices, operating discipline, and root cause problem solving Provide input to turnaround scope for availability and reliability opportunities Qualifications Requires an engineering degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil, materials, logistics/supply chain, or related field Requires strong understanding of chemistries, equipment, and processing technology in the area of responsibility Requires data-driven decision making and problem-solving capability Requires ability to understand mass and energy balance and correlate losses to value Requires effective communication, influence, and stakeholder alignment Requires ability to lead projects, coach others, and build operational credibility Requires a value creation and continuous improvement mindset Your Skills Continuous Improvement Leadership Operations Problem Solving Reliability 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 (…