Small Modular Reactor (nuclear) Steam/Utilities System Engineer

  • DOW STADE PRODUKTIONS GMBH & CO. OHG
  • Seadrift (TX, USA)
  • 1mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

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.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. 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:

In this role, you will represent Dow's Energy Business as a Manufacturing Representative and an integral part of the state-of-the-art SMR Project. As part of the team, you will coordinate between various 3rd parties and Dow to ensure we design and construct new steam generation and steam distribution assets that are operational safe, reliable, efficient, and meet Dow's environmental goals.

The focus of this position will be on the modification of the existing facilities to enable connection of the steam/water systems between these production facilities and the SMR plant.

In addition, you will identify and coordinate knowledge of the manufacturing process technology in project design, construction, commissioning, and operation between all parties. You will be responsible to the Technology Center for the final technology and design implemented.

Responsibilities / Duties:

  • Ensures the best technology is implemented in the definition and design stages of the project by integrating input from Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability experts, along with appropriate MET (Most Effective Technology) from the Technology Center.
  • Carries most of the project accountability for the technical integrity and operability of the final facility.
  • Provides the key interface between other disciplines and functions per Global Project Methodology. This means effectively interfacing between the rest of the project team, plant operations, TES, and 3rd party design teams to ensure technical integrity and optimum operability are achieved.
  • Implements the Functional Input and Evaluation process.
  • Implements the Scope and Criteria Management.
  • Using input from Operations and the Technology Center, ensures the safe and effective commissioning, start-up, and then transfer of the assets to Operations.
  • Identifies the required training to safely operate and maintain the assets and then ensures the required programs are developed and delivered to the staff.
  • Responsible for any new and/or updated Operating Discipline.
  • Ensures the proper transfer of project related documentation to the plant and to the Technology Center.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.

  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, or related).

  • Working knowledge of steam and water distribution assets. 

  • Must be willing and able to travel 25-50% of the duration of the project and meet all applicable requirements related to business travel (e.g., as to immigration and visa rules, public-health mandates, airline rules, etc.) into and out of (and physical presence in) various countries world wide.

  • 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.)  

  • 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:

  • Basic understanding of control systems.
  • A degree discipline in Engineering.

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

  • Work at heights, climbs stairs and ladders.
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
  • Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
  • Work in an area with hazardous materials.
  • Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
  • Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
  • This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
  • Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.  (This typically accommodates individuals who weigh 285 or less).

Your Skills:

  • Accountability: Accountability is equated with answerability, blameworthiness, liability, and the expectation of account-giving. It is the acknowledgment and assumption of responsibility for actions, products, decisions, and policies including the administration, governance, and implementation within the scope of the role or employment position and encompassing the obligation to report, explain and be answerable for resulting consequences.
  • Strategic Planning: Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy.
  • Communication: Professional communication, encompasses written, oral, visual and digital communication within a workplace context. 
  • Process Safety: Process safety focuses on preventing fires, explosions and accidental chemical releases in chemical process facilities or other facilities dealing with hazardous materials such as refineries, and oil and gas production installations.
  • Process Improvements: Manufacturing Process Improvements refers to optimizing workplace tasks to increase efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs and waste.
  • Plant Safety: Plant safety measures aim first and foremost to prevent accidents at plants where hazardous substances are used – and in the event of an accident, minimize the consequent health and environmental effects.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Collaborative Spirit refers to the motivation, and collaborative behavior individuals show in a team to work towards a common goal. The feeling of commitment among the team members as they work together to achieve a target that may not be possible without a team.
  • High Reliability: Reliability refers to someone or something who/that can be trusted or believed and dependable.

Additional Notes:

  • This position does not offer relocation assistance.
  • This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

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, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
  • Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
    • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
    • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
  • Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
  • Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
  • Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
  • Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
  • Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
  • On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
  • Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
  • Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
    • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
    • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
    • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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