Dow · 1 day ago
Maintenance/Reliability Engineer
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDow is a leading materials science company dedicated to delivering a sustainable future through science and collaboration. The Maintenance/Reliability Engineer will provide engineering support to address plant issues impacting production, offering technical expertise and ensuring the maintainability of the facility.
Chemical & MaterialsAgricultureManufacturingChemicalInnovation Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serves as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations
Develops maintenance operating discipline
Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions
Ensures that work requests include engineering input on repair details and if necessary, provides onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data, for equipment that is critical for the process
Ensure repairs, repair techniques and equipment specific training are documented and made available
Provides maintainability input to Global Project Methodology activities
Supports the preventive maintenance coordinator, as required, in reviewing spare parts list for existing equipment
Enters quality, service and product performance information into the reporting system
Participates in developing the maintenance budget to support the maintenance strategy
Provides engineering input for work packages to ensure standards are followed, as required. Provides input on development of work orders during development of turnaround work particularly on critical equipment requiring engineering review or input
Provides equipment reliability and performance data to the technical resource networks for input into equipment purchasing requirements, evaluation of equipment performance, vendor performance, and modifications to MET
Completes EH&S orientation and all required training. Exhibits safe work behaviors and works safely without injury or insult to the environment. Fulfills all requirements of the production area and/or maintenance area EH&S
Supports Industrial Hygiene and other EH&S work process activities. Incorporates safety considerations in planning and maintenance implementation. Understands impact of process chemistry with respect to materials of construction or lubrication
Uses maintenance spending, reliability, and maintenance metrics for assigned area. Understands objectives of the Facility Maintenance Strategy for assigned areas and relevant history of equipment failures
Analyzes impact of equipment failures on maintenance spending to identify improvement opportunities. Initiates reliability related MOCs and effectively implement changes in own area of responsibility in coordination with appropriate leadership. Understands principles of Long-Term Cost of Ownership. Analyzes and troubleshoots maintenance spending in assigned area with coaching
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
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
Root Cause Analysis: Ability to investigate equipment failures and identify the underlying causes to improve reliability and prevent recurrence
Technical Troubleshooting: Skilled at diagnosing mechanical and equipment issues and advising on appropriate repair methods or design considerations
Maintenance Strategy Development: Capable of developing and improving maintenance practices, work packages, and preventive maintenance approaches
Data-Driven Reliability Assessment: Uses reliability metrics, equipment performance data, and maintenance spending trends to identify improvement opportunities
Safety & Compliance Awareness: Understands and applies EH&S requirements, ensuring repairs and maintenance activities are executed safely and in compliance with standards
Preferred
2 years of maintenance, engineering, manufacturing or related experience
A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
Benefits
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.
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)
Company
Dow
Dow is a materials science company that offers packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2024-01-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2019-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Liveris
Former Chairman and CEO
Brian Tessin
Chief Tax Officer
Recent News
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