Description
Engineering Solutions has an exciting opportunities for Production Operations Management (POM)/Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Project Leads. The POM/MES Project Lead works as part of a globally-distributed team of ES Process Automation professionals and has responsibility for the implementation of hardware and software solutions to address client project needs in the area of the ISA-95 Level 3 requirements of an integrated automation solution.
Project Lead Responsibilities:
- Working with business / plant stakeholders to define project requirements.
- Identifying and deploying Most Effective Technology (MET) solution components to meet the project's requirements.
- Execution of projects following the Dow project work processes (Global Project Methodology, Process Automation Work Process Discipline, and Project Delivery Methodology (PDM)).
- Working in partnership with the Dow Information Systems (I/S) and IBM organization for server and network hardware and systems.
- Working with ES Technology Center / Manufacturing Operating Systems (MOS) product development to become and remain knowledgeable on new product capabilities and offerings.
- Accountability for project cost and schedule and resolution of technical issues.
- Maximizing value of a given project by minimizing investment capital and operating cost and maximizing asset utilization and product quality.
- Achieving the optimum Front End Loading (FEL) index.
- Creating value for businesses by applying Process Automation core capabilities to optimize existing processes / technologies.
- Minimizing project cycle time by efficient use of resources, effective communication and innovative approaches
- Customer satisfaction via effective implementation of the business objectives.
These positions could be located in either Plaquemine, LA, Freeport, TX or Midland, MI.
At Dow, we are harnessing the power of science and technology to improve the lives of people around the world. We are accomplishing this by empowering our people - the Human Element - to lead change. To recognize their outstanding efforts and contributions, we offer a total rewards package which is considered top tier in our industry.
Dow offers:
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
- An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success
- Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
- On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations
NOTE: This position does offer relocation benefits
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in process automation or MES is preferred.
- Knowledge of ISA-95 standard is preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in project execution / management is required.
- Experience with Aspentech IP.21 or similar product suite is required.
- Knowledge of computer programming and databases (especially Aspen Tech Query Language – SQLPlus and Visual Basic Programming – VBA) is a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science is required.
- Industrial Engineering or Computer Science or other technical degree is required..
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. - based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or qualifying Asylee / Refugee).
