Cavern Engineer/Improvement Engineer
Dow has an exciting job opening for a Cavern Engineer/Improvement Engineer specializing in Cavern Operation and Maintenance. This role is supporting Grand Bayou Operations in Napoleonville, LA.
This Cavern Engineer/Improvement Engineer shall serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical and leadership skills to ensure that mining and storage caverns are operated and maintained in in accordance with Dow's Most Effective Technology and by leading the prioritization and implementation of improvement projects critical for safe and reliable plant operations. This position requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge related job disciplines to solve complex problems. This position also requires daily collaboration and coordination within plant resources, 3rd party contractors, and the Mining Storage and Pipeline Global Technology Center.
Responsibilities
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Lead engineer and project/cost manager of cavern maintenance and repair workovers & Mechanical Integrity Testing activities (MITs).
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Evaluate cased and open hole logs with respect to mechanical integrity, cavern spacing, and other common considerations.
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Participate in design and construction of new salt cavern wells.
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Lead engineering studies related to integrity, development, performance, feasibility of salt caverns.
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Understand why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keep a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.
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Work closely with the operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
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Lead the continuous improvement work process to develop and implement Plant Specific Technology Plans in alignment with the Global Technology Plan including data collection, gap analysis, idea generation, prioritization, improvement project implementation, and review of results.
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Elevate and appropriately apply knowledge of the plant and technology referencing historical data and conferring with Technology Center or other subject matter experts (SMEs).
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Ensure Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and utilized, and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance.
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Utilize defined MET and challenge/escalate MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.
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Partner with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.
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Conduct daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.
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Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies.
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Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
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Ensure compliance with plant operating permits.
Required Qualifications
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A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
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5+ years of engineering, manufacturing or related experience.
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Valid US Driver's License.
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Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
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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
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2+ Years of Cavern (related) Engineering experience with solution mined salt caverns or hydrocarbons storage caverns.
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Petroleum engineering degree.
Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
- Wear and use respirators.
- Work in tight spaces.
- Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
Additional Notes
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This position does not offer relocation assistance.
