Solids Processing Specialist
Company: Dow
Location: Midland
Posted on: June 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Our PurposeJoin a team that's passionate about partnership. With
careers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each
other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless
curiosity.We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and
sustainable materials science company. -Employing 36,500
individuals -Across 109 manufacturing sites -In over 31
countriesOur portfolio of products and solutions include:
-Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be
experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding
bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and
rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and
high-efficiency lubricants. -Industrial intermediates: As the
product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor
chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on
many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance,
building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and more.
-Coatings: Whether it's a water-based coating or solvent-based
coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific
properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics,
and sustainability. -Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based
materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those
operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh
environmental conditions for long periods of time.Learn more about
our partnerships, collaborations and innovations on LinkedIn (@Dow)
or Twitter (@DowNewsroom).We make diversity and inclusion a
priority-because sharing our perspectives and building on each
other's ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in
a place like this?About YouAs a Solids Processing Specialist at
Dow, you will support capital project teams, operating plant
personnel, business Technology Center personnel, and other
technical teams in the definition and implementation of business
goals and objectives. This is a specialized role within the Process
Engineering Technology Group (Solids Processing Expertise Area),
with a focus on solids handling.Your expertise in solids
flowabililty and solid/liquid separation will be used for system
design and combustible dust handling risk assessments. You will
contribute as a technical resource for problem solving and
technology advancement. In addition to understanding and applying
legal requirements for the safe handling of combustible dusts, you
will apply specialized knowledge in the areas of silo and hopper
design and solids handling system design. You will be required to
design and troubleshoot mixing, feeding, weighing, size reduction,
solid/liquid separation, and sampling equipment.You will be
expected to become proficient with using the physical properties of
particulate solids in order to design these types of equipment to
ensure their safe operation, while meeting competitive costs for
implementation and long-term cost of ownership.Core
responsibilities for this role include:assisting in training and
creation and updating of (Most Effective Technology) MET documents
for the expertise area.evaluate solids handling systems and
recommend system improvements to eliminate any design
deficiencies.understand the physical properties required for
storage hopper design and provide functional hopper designs (cone
angle, outlet dimension, wall material of construction, and flow
aid device requirements) to project teams to ensure reliable flow
of the stored material.evaluate solid/liquid separation test data
and apply that information to the selection and design of
solid/liquid separation equipment.able to identify technical
problems and appropriately engage the business technology center
and other experts to resolve.Ensure that the project scopes are
well defined and meet the business needs in a cost effective
manner.Required Qualifications:A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in
Engineering or Related Sciences (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
is preferred)A minimum of 5 years of relevant experiencePrior
experience with solids processing fundamentalsFluent in
EnglishApplicable to Candidates in North America Only: A minimum
requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the
United States or Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available
for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent
residency (green card) process.Preferred Qualifications:Prior
experience with project execution work processesSolids Processing
Expertise Area Support Network or Solids Processing R&D
experienceExperience in dust explosion vent sizing, dust explosion
property testing and solids handling test methodsProcess
Engineering experienceProduction plant troubleshooting
experienceProduction or Improvement experienceSix Sigma
certificationExperience leading teamsAdditional Notes: This
position can be located at any Dow site in North America or Europe,
Middle East or IndiaDomestic relocation assistance is available for
this role and may be provided based on eligibility.Dow Offers: A
robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay,
variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company
performance, and comprehensive benefitsOn-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
DowDow (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.Dow is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing
opportunities 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 1-833-My
Dow HR and select option 0, then press *.
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