Senior Technical Advisor - Barry, United Kingdom - Dow

Dow

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Barry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

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We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future.

Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.

About you and this role

Are you looking for a new step in your career? Don't miss the chance to join our brilliant Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Advisor in our Utilities CHP Plant - Barry, South Wales.

As a Senior Technical Advisor at Dow Utilities Barry, UK, you will serve in a vital role for Operations, utilizing process and maintenance knowledge, technical expertise, and operations experience to assist, teach and coach plant personnel.

The Technical Advisor focuses on troubleshooting process or equipment issues, improving process performance, and increasing plant reliability. Dow Technical Advisors generate value to Dow through their extensive and deep experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

The CHP process at Barry Site operates Gas Turbines, Steam Turbine, HRSG Boilers as well as Boiler Feed Water preparation and treatment so operational understanding and experience of these systems is essential for the success of this position.

Responsibilities:

Enhances front line skills and knowledge of plant personnel and related roles through coaching on plant process, equipment, engineering, reliability principles, Life Critical Standards, and other related area. Coaches and teaches operators/technicians during troubleshooting activities. Partners with an operations team member when in the field.
Performs or assists in process related root cause or failure analysis. Leverages and communicates the results to operate plant personnel for learning purposes. Ensures thorough and timely preinvestigations occur.
Works with continuous improvement and plant resources to identify, implement and sustain improvements relating to area of expertise.
Develops and maintain plant process training material content and qualification assessments.
Maintains a high involvement in the formal training process and qualification of team members on plant process.
Develops a strong partnership with the activity coordinator/gate keeper and provides back up to these roles, as needed.
Maintains "on call" status for plant unplanned events, emergencies and advising.
Engages in turnaround scope definition, preparation, and execution.
Owns and coaches' others on the effective use of logbook, focusing on quality of information entered and appropriate note type/stamp utilization.
Participates in available Technical Advising role networks to improve personal effectiveness and leveraging of best practices.
Creates, reviews, modifies, and approves operational procedures to ensure sound operating discipline.
Partners closely with the production staff to resolve problems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the facility goals are achieved.
Mentors new production staff as they onboard and train.

Qualifications:

Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree (i.e. Associate's Degree) plus manufacturing or other related experience preferred.
In lieu of degree, a minimum of 510 years' operating experience as a Production Operator/Technician.
Certification in both outside and inside Production operating roles.
Experience working within a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Power Generation Technology Environment including Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, HRSG and Boiler Feedwater Treatment Systems.

Preferred Skills

An expanded list of qualifications that are advantageous, but not essential.

Experience in commissioning, training, plant maintenance and procedure writing activities.
Ability to coach, mentor and train individuals and teams at a technical level.

Additional notes

Relocation/Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 and emotional wellbeing, to help you get the care you you need it.
Competitive retirem