Senior TS&D Specialist _ Building & Infrastructure at The Dow Chemical Company - Australia

Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Support, Business Growth, Silicone Sealant, Façade, Fenestration, Weatherproofing, Green Building, Infrastructure, Blueprint Review, Lab Tests, On-site Support, Customer Experience, Competitive Technologies, Quality Issues Handling, Customer Training, Technical Documentation

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

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 this role Dow Consumer Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a position as a Senior Technical Service & Development Specialist, located in Guangdong, China. This role will provide technical support to drive business growth for Building & Infrastructure, through technical knowledge on the use, handling, and management of Dow Building and Infrastructure products, and delivering technical solutions to customers and markets. The role is also expected to identify and explore new product and/or applications opportunities and convert them to innovation growth opportunities. Responsibilities - Support Business Growth Promote existing and new products (silicone sealant and other building and construction related products based on silicone and other chemistries) and spec in DOW products for the target applications – façade and fenestration, weatherproofing, pro and retail, and green building, infrastructure etc. Understand Building and Infrastructure industry, standards and value chain. Oversee Dow’s project services including blueprint review, lab tests, on-site support (job site and/or manufacturing facility). Deliver excellent customer experience for existing and prospective customers with a customer-centric mindset and ensure consistent experience across different touchpoints with Dow. Convince others about differentiated technical solutions. Gain expertise competitive technologies and utilize for market specific activities. Handle quality issues by coordinating with internal commercial and production team and ultimately address it. Deliver training to customers and key players in value chain. Deliver presentations with clear results and proposals to influence internal and external audiences. - Innovation Understand customers’ unmet needs, identify new product and/or application opportunities and translate to critical technical requirements accordingly and shape new ideas and develop innovative solutions to drive innovation growth, in collaboration with internal cross-functional teams, such as commercial, marketing, manufacturing and R&D. Establish internal capabilities to mimic customer applications, study and define material requirements, support product development and set up application tests. Participate and engage in cross-functional stakeholders communication (e.g. commercial, marketing, technical) to drive projects to move forward. - Technical documentation: capable of documenting technical reports, product data sheets, application guides, technology manuals, external presentations, internal reports and patents, etc., as well as delivering external speeches and training sessions. - Safety: serve as the Environmental, Health & Safety advocate, ensures understanding and adherence to policies and procedures, willing to be the model of best safety practices, habits, and behaviors. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with majors in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or relevant scientific field. Minimum 5 years’ working experience with prior experience in building and infrastructure industry, as application & technical service or product development work. Solid application knowledge in façade, architect design, civil engineering is preferred. Product knowledge in silicone would be desirable. Good written and verbal communication skills both in English and Mandarin Chinese. Agility for travel. Your Skills Demonstrate good integrity, professionalism and learning ability Strong ownership and initiative of work Good interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in customers engagement and management Good teamwork spirit with cross-functional collaboration Project management skills are a plus 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. As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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 on www.dow.com. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.

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Responsibilities

This role involves providing technical support to drive business growth for Building & Infrastructure by promoting silicone and construction-related products, overseeing project services, and ensuring excellent customer experience. The specialist is also expected to identify new product and application opportunities and translate unmet customer needs into innovative solutions.