Experienced Operator

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Experienced Operator

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Position: Experienced Operator

Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN), Alberta, Canada

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.

Are you an Operator with more than 5 years of experience seeking an exciting and rewarding career?

Dow is seeking experienced candidates for Operator positions located in Alberta Operations in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

About Alberta Operations:

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 plays a key role in serving our global customer base.

These opportunities may support operation efforts for the Path2Zero (P2Z) program, which will create the first net-zero emissions site of its kind in the world. The Fort Saskatchewan P2Z program is a key enabler to Dow’s Decarbonization strategy.

About the Opportunities:

In the Operator role, you will optimize plant performance at one of our facilities that are currently hiring (Solution Polyethylene, Gas Phase Polyethylene, Power and Utilities) by monitoring process equipment and conditions, conducting field checks, adjusting control systems manually and operating equipment based on process controls in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. This includes isolating and preparing equipment for maintenance as well as learning Dow’s Life Critical Standards to ensure the safe operation of the facility. As an Operator for Dow, you are expected to be a team player, have good prioritization and organizational skills, and demonstrate competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes training and qualification, including setting and achieving agreed upon milestones.
• 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 to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
• Maintains qualification in assigned areas and completes training goals in a timely manner.
• Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation and troubleshooting.
• Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
• Actively participates in and documents routine field safety audits / near miss entries.
• Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift to optimize operations.
• Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance.
• Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes.

Your Skills:

• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts.
• Detail-Oriented: Focus on the specifics and nuances of tasks.
• Risk Awareness: Ability to identify, assess, and respond to potential threats.
• Communication: Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Adjust to new situations and challenges effectively.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal.
• Troubleshooting: Identify, analyze, and resolve problems systematically.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 or more years of related work experience.
• Completion of ABSA 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Class.
• A current, valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related two-year technical diploma.
• Completion of Alberta 3rd Class.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Notes:

• These roles are located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
• We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity.
• Benefits and programs to support your well-being.
• Competitive retirement program.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.