Lead Maintenance Coordinator

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. Dow has an opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Coordinator located in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. About You and This Role: You will act as the focal point to ensure the overall integrity and reliability of the site's fixed equipment (piping, pressure-containing equipment, relief devices, etc.). This includes providing support to ensure compliance with Dow internal standards as well as provincial and national regulatory requirements (OPDS, Secretariat of Energy, etc.). You will serve as the local Plant/Site Subject Matter Exper t ( SME ) for the company's Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard ( GMISS ). Supports the Reliability Engineer in developing effective reliability strategies for fixed equipment by providing equipment-specific knowledge during ERS strategy development. Focuses on opportunities that, over the long term or historically, have impacted the plant's fixed asset capability, as well as opportunities identified as "high risk" through risk assessments. This role requires broad conceptual and practical knowledge of mechanical integrity. Responsibilities : Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of Dow's Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard ( GMISS ), as well as ASME , API , and other applicable standards and best practices for developing and designing inspection and maintenance strategies for fixed assets within the area of responsibility. Demonstrates a strong understanding of local jurisdictional regulations, primarily OPDS and the Secretariat of Energy, as well as recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for the inspection and testing of piping, pressure-containing equipment, and relief devices. Facilitates the implementation of the Fixed Asset Integrity Manual within the area of responsibility. Ensures the appropriate registration of all regulatory and GMISS fixed equipment. Ensures that inspection plans for critical fixed equipment address all credible damage mechanisms and, in consultation with process experts and corrosion engineers, helps identify specific failure modes and mechanisms for fixed equipment. Ensures that inspections or repairs are appropriately postponed/deferred before they become overdue. Ensures that all deficiencies and recommendations identified during fixed equipment inspections are properly addressed, repaired in accordance with MET , and appropriately evaluated for Fitness for Service ( FFS ). Leads and facilitates the transition of plants from condition-based inspection practices to Risk-Based Inspection ( RBI ) strategies. Communicates and reports key performance indicators for the site's Fixed Asset Integrity Program. Identifies and closes gaps in the facility's Fixed Asset Integrity Program through the application of the Fixed Asset Integrity Manual. Together with the Reliability Engineer, helps address major fixed asset reliability opportunities and reduce losses caused by fixed equipment failures in support of the established annual reliability improvement objectives. Provides support for plant turnaround activities related to the inspection and repair of fixed assets. Supports Fitness for Service ( FFS ) assessments related to fixed equipment inspections. Assists qualified inspectors in prioritizing inspection deficiencies and recommendations. Maintains effective