The job market is tough at the moment, so Barry Nub News has introduced our new 'Job of the Week' feature.

Every week, we will be showcasing a job opportunity in the Barry area.

This week, we've selected a role at Dow Silicones.

For more information about jobs in the area and to upload your own advert, head to our jobs section by clicking HERE

The job advert reads as follows:

Dow has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Production Engineer for our Finishing Plant in Barry, United Kingdom.

As Production Engineer, you will be a vital resource for Operations by applying your technical expertise to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of quality products.

To find and implement the best solutions, you will work closely together with the operations team, technology center and other subject matter experts. Therefore, you do not only have good technical knowledge, but also possess good communication and problem-solving skills.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Elevates and appropriately applies knowledge of the plant and technology referencing historical data and conferring with Technology Center or other subject matter experts (SMEs).

• Partners with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.

• Diagnoses and documents root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility.

• Understands why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keeps a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.

• Conducts daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.

• Maintains, owns, and reviews daily Key Process Indicators (KPI) / trends to ensure optimum performance.

• Responds urgently to plant issues and emergencies.

• Acts as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drives implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.

• Provides leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization of the plants

• Ensures compliance with plant operating permits. Understands site integration and provides input to optimize the overall system.

• Participate actively in the on-call group for the Finishing area including secondary approver for permits

Experience

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

• 0 - 5 years of engineering, manufacturing or related experience

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Fluent in English

Visa Sponsorship/Relocation allowance is not supported for this role

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. 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. Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits

• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment

• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth

• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world

• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

Apply for the role here.