Juan Ignacio Baier
Tarragona
Summary
Experienced Project Professional with a diverse background in project management, supply chain, process improvement, manufacturing, engineering, and process safety. Known for accountability, results-driven approach, and collaboration. Proven track record in leading key projects and working effectively in multicultural teams. Developed international business acumen and insights from working in four countries. Passionate about travel and learning from different cultures, enhancing professional growth and adaptability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Development Leader
Dow Chemical
07.2024 - Current
- Lead large capital projects from business opportunity to project authorization for a $150M portfolio of decarbonization, asset life extension, and new capability projects in Europe.
Commissioning and Start-up Leader
Dow Chemical
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the development and execution of Commissioning and Start-up plans for a 100 MM USD revamping project in High-Pressure Low-Density Polyethylene
Manufacture Representative
Dow Chemical.
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Represented Dow manufacture function on a 600 MM USD capital project throughout FEL stages at the EPC design office, ensuring safety, operability and maintainability.
Project Engineer Manager
Dow Chemical
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Successfully completed a 30 MM USD schedule driven rehabilitation project of a High-Pressure LDPE Train, 20% faster than industry standards.
CEO International Exchange Program - Formulation Engineer
Dow Agrosciences
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsible for the optimization of a scale-up plant by reducing the project's lead time, applying Six Sigma Methodology.
Project Manager & Improvement Engineer
Dow Chemical
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Project Manager for Gas-Phase Polyethylene technology
- Led a Capital and Expense portfolio of 3.5MM U$D.
Site Logistics Improvement Engineer
Dow Chemical
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Project Manager for Safety, Capital and Six Sigma Projects on a Site Logistics facility handling flammable and toxic raw materials as well as final product.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
EAE Business School
Barcelona, Spain07.2025
Master in Industrial Engineering -
Universidad Nacional del Sur
01.2009
Skills
- Team direction
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Six Sigma Green Belt Project Leader
- Process Safety Auditor
- International Assignments
- Multicultural & Diverse Teams
- EPC Management
- Improvement Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Schedule Management
- Commissioning and Start-up
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Project Development Leader
Dow Chemical
07.2024 - Current
Commissioning and Start-up Leader
Dow Chemical
01.2021 - 06.2024
Manufacture Representative
Dow Chemical.
01.2019 - 12.2020
Project Engineer Manager
Dow Chemical
01.2015 - 12.2018
CEO International Exchange Program - Formulation Engineer
Dow Agrosciences
03.2014 - 12.2014
Project Manager & Improvement Engineer
Dow Chemical
07.2011 - 02.2014
Site Logistics Improvement Engineer
Dow Chemical
07.2007 - 06.2011
Master in Industrial Engineering -
Universidad Nacional del Sur
Master of Science - Project Management
EAE Business School
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