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About the Role:
As a Process Automation Engineer to be located in Chennai, India You will serve as a technical resource and process automation lead for small to large capital and improvement projects regionally and/or globally. You will be involved in all three phases of projects: front end loading, detailed design and construction, and commissioning and start-up. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broader capabilities.
The role will require the individual to work within a global team responsible for implementation of process control solutions to improve chemical plant and logistical operations. Plants located in 4 world-continents.The incumbent in this role will acquire a versatile and unique in Dow, acumen in PA and Manufacturing 4.0 technologies.
Responsibilities / Duties
- Responsible for tasks such as those listed below when chemical process, product formula, or equipment or instruments are being added, removed, or changed. This role is also involved in designing or modifying Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and basic process control system (BPCS).
- Designs the control strategy and control systems as well as responsible for implementation, start-up, support/aftercare and long-term performance monitoring. This role is holistic, from initiating new process control improvement ideas, up to commissioning and operating these in the plants. It’s not typical within the industry to unite these responsibilities into 1 individual
- Establishes project goals and planning.
- Supports the Lead in the estimation of process control cost and schedule for the project and manage against these baselines during all project phases.
- The individual is expected to be fully qualified and proficient in the application of chemical process control fundamentals.
- The individual should be able to design and implement process control and process safety strategies.
- Determines testing scenarios and executes the simulation of the control system to test the strategy and improvements.
- Develops control software, operator graphics and simulation software especially using ABB 800xA.
- Completes the factory acceptance test (FAT) Commissioning.
- Drives strategic solutions in partnership with stakeholders.
- Provides training of operations and support commissioning and start-up of the new asset.
- Engages with stakeholders and cross-discipline and cross-functional global project teams.
- Performs high level functional activities, such as requirements gathering and gap analysis of user requirements, requires functional and business expertise.
- Participates in the design specifications, configuration, testing, implementation and startup of manufacturing execution systems (MES) solutions.
- Identifies and deploys Most Effective Technology (MET) standard solution components to meet project requirements.
- The individual is also expected to be part of global networks and hotline support for running assets across different geographies.
- The individual must be able to work with minimal supervision and be self-directed.
- Role expansion is possible, as Dow is investing into innovative improvements capturing value of Manufacturing 4.0 technologies, especially suited for this specific Chemical Vertical.
Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor's / master's degree in chemical engineering or Instrumentation & Process Controls Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience
- Strong foundation and skills in all aspects of Process Controls.
- Knowledge of global process automation and process safety standards, (ISA-S95, S88 and IEC 61511).
- Domestic and international travel may be required. Must be willing to work on projects for different geographies / locations role.
- Fluency in written and oral communication in English.
Preferred Skills:
- Commissioning
- Detailed Design
- Leadership
- Operations
- Process Automations
- Process Control
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 Chemical International Pvt Ltd
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.
A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
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.
