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Dow Operator in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Operator

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Position:Operator

Primary locationFort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN), Alberta, Canada

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:04/26/2024

Job Number:R2050960

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:

Dowhas an exciting opportunity for experiencedOperatorslocated inFort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada!

At Fort Saskatchewan, Dow Canada operates four world-scale production units that manufacture hydrocarbons, ethylene, polyethylene, and electricity. As one of Canada’s largest petrochemical facilities, Dow Canada is able to serve Dow’s global customers.

The role of the Operator includes operating equipment and process related control systems in a safe environmentally responsible manner. The role involves optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions, conducting field checks, adjusting control systems manually and operated equipment based on process controls in a safe and efficient manner.

You will be a team player, have good prioritization and organizational skills, and demonstrate competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Successful applicants will be placed in one of the Hydrocarbons, Polyethylene or Power Plant units. Specific unit placement will be determined after the applicant accepts the Operator Position.

Responsibilities:

  • Prioritizes training and qualification, including setting and achieving agreed upon milestones: utilizing online Learning Management Systems (LMS), In-Plant Training modules, hands-on training, and unit Technical Training resources.

  • Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.

  • Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.

  • Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.

  • Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.

  • Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.

  • Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.

  • Actively participates in and documents routine field safety audits.

  • Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.

  • Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.

  • Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

  • 3 or more years of related (Operations, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical) work experience.

  • Completion of ABSA 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th ClassORin lieu of a 4th class certification, completion of ABSA 4th Class A&B testing without Steam/Process timeAND5 years industry experience will be accepted.

  • A current, valid driver’s license is required.

  • Must be 18 years old or older.

  • Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.

  • A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Preferred Skills:

  • Related two-year technical diploma, such as Chemical Engineering Technology or Power Engineering Technology.

  • Completion of Alberta 3rd Class.

  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

  • Medically approved to respond to emergencies.

  • Physically & mentally able to work in stressful environments including, but not limited to: confined spaces, low visibility, fully encapsulated PPE, and extreme close proximity to others.

  • Physically & mentally able to work at varying heights in an emergency capacity.

  • Frequent/Occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50lbs.

  • Must have or be willing to earn EMT-Basic and HazMat Technician certifications.

  • Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, SCBA, safety harness.

We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

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 and emotional 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.

  • Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

  • 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.

  • Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

  • 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.

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 the diversity of our workforce, 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 onwww.dow.com.

At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow's inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

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