Job Description

Dow has exciting job opportunities for Turnaround Planners/Execution Coordinators for the Houston Hub, located in either Deer Park, LaPorte, or Texas City, Texas.

About You:

Under the guidance of the Turnaround Manager (TAM), and as a member of the Site Turnaround Team, the TA Planner / Execution Coordinator implements the Global Turnaround Methodology (GTM) to implement a strategy that renews the assets and maximizes long term value creation, and then executes that strategy delivering best in class performance in all phases of the turnaround (planning and front end loading (FEL), pre-work, shutdown, and post-work).

Your Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Operations Turnaround Coordinator to validate value added, detailed job scopes. Ensure plans incorporate all learnings and archived plans from previous turnarounds.

Utilize job scopes, subject matter experts, technical literature, equipment drawings, field visits, job safety aids, safety standards, etc. to develop detailed, safe, efficient job plans

Prepare job packages per a defined, detailed operating discipline utilizing SAP to sequence the jobs and order the materials.

Complete a rigorous planning certification process, and as experience allows mentor other planners.

Collaborate with the scheduler, project teams when relevant, Operations Turnaround Coordinator, and other applicable SMEs to develop a value creating integrated schedule.

Collaborate with the scheduler and cost controller to develop a value creating labor resource plan.

Procure labor, managed services, and materials per defined labor and material selection processes.

Set up service level agreement meetings with service providers and perform pre walk through exercises / dress rehearsals.

Direct work activity in pre-work, execution, and post-work. Drive safety and productivity performance, remove barriers as needed, update schedules, and approve labor charges.

Archive Job plans.

Innovation and collaboration to deliver cost savings for Dow.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.

3 or more years of experience in a chemical or refining manufacturing facility.

1 or more years of experience in and understanding the flow of maintenance work in various crafts.

Ability to work 4-10s, but adaptability to work flexible schedules including weekends and nights.

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.

Physical Requirements:

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

Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.

Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting

Stand 50% of the time.

Walk for extended periods of time

Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.

Work in tight and closed in spaces.

Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.

Work in an area with hazardous materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree in Process Technology or Construction Management or a Journeyman.

5 or more years of maintenance craft experience or exposure to maintenance work in a refining or petrochemical environment.

Experience in planning jobs in SAP.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.

Your Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Have the ability to learn new computer systems quickly.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills are required.

Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.

Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.

A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.

Able to read, write, and speak English.

Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.

Demonstrates excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.

Has strong troubleshooting skills.

Strong work ethic.

Safety focused

**Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.**

Dow Offers:

A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.