Lead Electrical Engineer

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer in Barry, South Wales (United Kingdom).

In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical systems across one of the world's largest and most complex silicone manufacturing facilities.

Leveraging your technical expertise and problem-solving skills, you will provide specialist support to Operations and Maintenance teams, helping to ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, engineering, and industry standards while driving asset reliability and operational excellence. You will identify and resolve complex electrical challenges, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and champion initiatives that deliver sustainable improvements in safety, reliability, and performance. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the forefront.

Additionally, this role offers you the opportunity to develop into a subject matter expert in Hazardous Area Classification, Electrostatics, and ATEX directives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for equipment failures, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives. Offer electrical engineering input to projects—including design reviews, operability assessments, and commissioning support.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standards and procedures for electrical system design and maintenance.
• Ensure electrical distribution protection settings are accurate and effective for operational reliability. 
• Maintain and update all electrical engineering documentation for the site. 
• Share technical knowledge within Dow through technical networks and forums.
• Ensure effective training, certification, and validation of internal and third party personnel performing energized electrical work. 
• Support site implementation of Dow’s Global Electrical Safe Work Standards in collaboration with EH&S Delivery. 
• Monitor and ensure site compliance with all industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct or support Electrical Safety & Reliability Assessments (ESRA). 
• Support major maintenance events such as plant shutdowns.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in electrical engineering
•  5+ years of electrical engineering experience in operational, high-hazard industrial facilities (preferably chemical or petrochemical, COMAH sites) is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards this is an advantage.

Your Skills

• Strong project leadership and execution capability.
• Strong experience in troubleshooting and fault finding on electrical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage switchgear UPS systems and generator backup power Electrical protection systems.
• Experience delivering technical training or presentations.
• Knowledge of major regulatory frameworks such as Electricity at Work Regulations, DSEAR, ATEX, and BS7671.
• Experience supporting major maintenance events such as site shutdowns.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders, fostering collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
   

Additional notes

• No relocation/visa support is available for this role.

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 visitingwww.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.