Reactive Relief Front End Load Expert

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 Reactive Relief Front End Loading (FEL) Expert screens incoming work requests to determine if Reactive Relief Design (RRD) services are needed. This global role involves applying advanced RRD methods, completing FEL designs, managing resources, and reviewing work products. The expert serves as the key contact between the RRD group and business clients, assigning resources and working with outside contractors if necessary. The role requires excellent technical capabilities, project leadership skills, and effective interaction with various stakeholders to ensure safe and cost-effective process safety systems. Additionally, the expert provides technical mentoring and assists with the development of Most Effective Technology (MET) and work processes for RRD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming work requests and collaborate with clients to gather necessary information.
• Complete Front End Loading (FEL) to define the path forward for reactive relief projects.
• Provide technical expertise for Overpressure Protection, including developing and maintaining the Most Effective Technology (MET), delivering training, reviewing work, and assisting with technology development projects.
• Execute complex studies and oversee externally contracted studies.
• Develop and coach designers or other successors, ensuring the next generation of experts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Over 12 years of relevant experience, including knowledge and skills required for this job. At least 5 years of experience in overpressure protection, specifically with Dow Inc.’s specialized methodology. 5 years of experience in reviewing and approving reactive relief reports and related work products.
• Proficiency with specialized software such as Runaway Reaction Simulation Program (RRSP), Runaway Reaction Emergency Relief Sizing Program (RRERSP), ASPEN, Fauske Emergency Relief System Tool (FERST), SuperChems, and Omega methods.
• Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Project Management, Technical Writing, Team Leadership

Preferred Skills

• Highly desired: Lead process engineering or project leadership experience.
• Broad engineering knowledge across a wide range of unit operations.
• Experience in multiple Dow work processes, including Reactive Relief, Global Project Methodology (GPM), Process Engineering Work Process Discipline (PE WPD), and Technology Implementation for Competitive Advantage (TICA).

Additional notes

• No relocation assistance will be offered for this position.

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.

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