Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance EngineerAt a glancePosition:Maintenance EngineerPrimary locationRingwood (IL, USA), Illinois, United States of AmericaSchedule:Full timeDate Posted:Wed, 24 Aug 2022Job Number:R2033803DescriptionOur purpose Join a team thats passionate about partnership. Withcareers 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 countriesOurportfolio 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 its 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 makediversity and inclusion (a prioritybecause sharing our perspectives and building on each others ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this?Dowhas an opening for aMaintenance Engineerlocated inRingwood, IL.Our Footprint: The Ringwood Site is Dows largest Adhesives Production facility with several new projects initiated by the business with more growth to come! The Adhesives Business R&D facility is located at the site as well and has the ability to make customer trials at its Pack Studios Facility. Nearby: Ringwood offers the best of both worlds for both country and city living. There are many outdoor activities nearby Ringwood that can be explored, such as, hiking, biking, boating, kayaking, and skiing. For those who enjoy the city life, the Ringwood Site is located a little over 1 hour from downtown Chicago. Being one of the largest cities in the U.S., Chicago has attractions for people of all ages, such as, architecture, iconic Chicago cuisine, and the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan . Site Size: 130 employees About youAs the Maintenance Engineer, you will provide engineering support to address plant issues that are impacting production over a short period of time. You will provide technical expertise which may be equipment based or repair technique based which impacts the availability and maintainability of the facility. This role requires conceptual knowledge of theories, techniques and methodology within the analytical technology discipline.Your responsibilities include:Serves as a subject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations.Develops maintenance operating discipline.Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.Ensures that work requests include engineering input on repair details and if necessary provides onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data, for equipment that is critical for the process.Ensures repairs, repair techniques and equipment specific training are documented and made available.Provides maintainability input to Global Project Methodology activities.Manages improvement projects and participates in Capital projects as Maintenance Representative.Coordinates with vendors, Dow internal supports to implement projects.Supports the preventive maintenance coordinator, as required, in reviewing spare parts list for existing equipment.Enters quality, service and product performance information into the reporting system.Participates in developing the maintenance budget to support the maintenance strategy.Provides engineering input for work packages to ensure standards are followed, as required. Provides input on development of work orders during development of turnaround work particularly on critical equipment requiring engineering review or input.Provides equipment reliability and performance data to the technical resource networks for input into equipment purchasing requirements, evaluation of equipment performance, vendor performance, and modifications to pletes EH&S orientation and all required training. Exhibits safe work behaviors and works safely without injury or insult to the environment. Fulfills all requirements of the production area and/or maintenance area EH&S.Supports Industrial Hygiene and other EH&S work process activities. Incorporates safety considerations in planning and maintenance implementation. Understands impact of process chemistry with respect to materials of construction or lubrication.Uses maintenance spending, reliability, and maintenance metrics for assigned area. Understands objectives of the Facility Maintenance Strategy for assigned areas and relevant history of equipment failures.Analyzes impact of equipment failures on maintenance spending to identify improvement opportunities. Initiates reliability related MOCs and effectively implement change in own area of responsibility in coordination with appropriate leadership. Understands principles of Long Term Cost of Ownership. Analyzes and troubleshoots maintenance spending in assigned area with coaching.Supports site in complying with the Mechanical Integrity standards, maintains site information on mechanical integrity.Required qualifications:A minimum of a bachelor''s degreeorrelevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class rankingA minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience (i.e. maintenance, reliability, engineering, manufacturing)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) processEssential functions of this position may require, among other things, that the employee use particular types of equipment -- such as on-site safety equipment that has specific weight limitations whereby the individuals own weight, plus the weight of tools and other items and materials, must not exceed a certain threshold. (For example, some types of safety equipment may be rated for a maximum weight limit of 300 pounds total.) In the event a job offer for this position were (conditionally) extended and provides for a pre-employment medical examination, the individual will be appropriately evaluated in regard to their ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationYour preferred qualifications include:A bachelor''s degree in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation engineeringPrior experience working in a chemical plantYour skills, knowledge, and abilities include:Being proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and ExcelDemonstrating competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectivenessEnsuring a safe work environment by working safely and, complying with environmental, health and safety standardsStrong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility. 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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 environmentCareer experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growthThe chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the worldOpportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help othersAbout DowDow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company''s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. 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 applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit 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 onis 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 or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press *.

Created: 2025-10-04