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Juan Ignacio Baier

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, Spain
07.2025

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
Juan Ignacio Baier