Senior Operations Performance 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 - What you will do in 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 – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role
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 - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
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 Qualifications - An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Skills - Specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively in this role
Data Analysis & Performance Optimization: Analyzes production, quality, and logistics data to identify performance gaps, validate results, and drive operational improvements.
Root Cause Problem Solving: Utilizes structured problem-solving techniques to determine underlying causes of operational issues and implement effective corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement Leadership: Identifies, prioritizes, and implements process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, productivity, and business performance.
Project & Change Management: Leads and supports capital and non-capital projects while ensuring successful commissioning, start-up, and handoff to operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence: Partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other stakeholders to align priorities and achieve plant performance objectives.
Additional Notes:
We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.
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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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.
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