Process Engineering Manager
Dow

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineering Manager located in Houston, TX! The Process Engineering Manager will support implementation and expansion of Dow's proprietary Fluidized Catalytic Dehydrogenation (FCDh) process within and outside Dow. Dow's FCDh technology is based on refinery fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) technology that is uniquely designed for on-purpose propylene production. In this role, you will be responsible for preparation of FCDh licensing packages (process design package or PDP), and will support FCDh capital projects, operating units and other FCDh related activities. You will work with the FCDh Licensing team to support existing licensees and new licensees. You will also work with improvement leaders, operation team, and R&D to deliver on plant reliability and other objectivities. As you will be working closely with internal and external partners, including senior level leadership, it is important you have excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Leads preparation of FCDh process design packages (PDP) for Dow licensing customers.

• Leads the preparation of technical proposals and supports the preparation of commercial proposals for potential customers.

• Leads identification and implementation of process technology improvements and miscellaneous design improvements for FCDh.

• Supports FCDh customers with post-PDP activities as applicable including responding to questions, FEED and detailed design support, construction progress reviews, performance test, etc.

• Provides technical support to Dow operated FCDh plants as applicable.

• Provides technical support to sales and marketing efforts to grow the FCDh technology licensing business.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of the process engineering fundamentals.

• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities simultaneously and work effectively across cultures and time zones is required.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Assertiveness, leadership and flexibility to adapt to business needs and market conditions.

• Limited travel is required depending on plant, project and licensing requirements.

• Ability and willingness to accept temporary relocation to engineering contractor offices.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

• A minimum of 8 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related experience is required.

• 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:

• Advanced degrees (Master, PhD, MBA) are highly desirable.

• 10+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or related experience.

• Experience with FCC technology is preferred.

• Experience in out-licensing (preparation of PDP packages, etc. for 3rd parties) and/or in-licensing (technical evaluation, acquisition and implementation of 3rd party technologies) is highly desirable.

• Experience working with engineering companies as client is desirable.

• Experience with Technical Service and Support for external clients is preferred.

• Experience interacting with multiple cultures / international teams is desirable.

• Experience in capital projects.

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

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.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-800-523-3945.

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