Instrument & Electrical Technician

The Dow Chemical Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Dow Chemical Company is seeking an Instrument / Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our Maintenance organization in Scarborough, Ontario. You will execute planned preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, calibrate, and support reliability improvements across the site.

We value strong safety culture, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with planners and operations.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Certificate / Red Seal in Instrumentation or Electrical.
• Two-year technical diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Calibrate and test instrumentation and control systems.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collect performance data and assist reliability initiatives.
• Provide detailed feedback to planners and coordinators.
• Coordinate E&I activities with planners and WACs.
• Assist in defining spare parts and SAP equipment files.
• Provide troubleshooting support to operations as needed.
• Follow safety standards and maintenance processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance Execution

Detail-Oriented

Teamwork

Proactive Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Safety Focused

Education

Journeyperson Certificate / Red Seal in Instrumentation or Electrical

Two-year technical diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Primary Location:Toronto (ON, CAN),Ontario,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.

About You and This Role

Dow is seeking an Instrument / Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our Maintenance organization in Scarborough (West Hill), Ontario.

In this role, you will execute planned preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. You will support reliable plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing instrumentation and electrical systems across the site.

You will work closely with planners, Work Area Coordinators (WAC), and operations teams to deliver high-quality maintenance execution and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install instrumentation and electrical equipment, with instrumentation as a primary focus.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) tasks to sustain equipment health and reduce unplanned failures.
• Calibrate, test, and repair instrumentation, electronic controls, and process variables to ensure accurate and safe performance.
• Support root cause investigations and assist with documentation of failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Collect equipment performance data and support reliability improvement initiatives.
• Provide detailed job feedback including findings, work performed, and hours to planners and coordinators.
• Coordinate with planners and WACs to prioritize and schedule E&I activities effectively.
• Assist in defining spare parts, maintaining equipment files in SAP, and supporting maintenance work processes.
• Provide troubleshooting support to operations for priority or critical plant issues.
• Follow all established maintenance work processes and safety standards.
• Support off-hours calls as required.
• Actively participate on plant reliability and improvement teams.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the following:
  • Journeyperson Certificate / Red Seal in Instrumentation or Electrical
  • Two-year technical diploma (or higher) in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience in instrumentation and/or electrical systems.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any type of permanent residency support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual Ticket in Instrumentation and Electrical
• Working knowledge of common instrumentation including flow elements, level and pressure transmitters, temperature probes, and control valves.
• Experience with electrical controls, motor systems, distribution systems, and DC voltage systems.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), high-voltage breakers, and UPS systems.
• Basic proficiency with SAP or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft applications.

Physical Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including ear protection, goggles, steel-toed footwear, and respirators.
• Perform frequent bending, lifting, climbing stairs/ladders, and working at elevated heights.
• Work in tight or enclosed spaces.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Use safety equipment that may have specific weight limitations (up to 300 lbs total including body weight and equipment, where applicable).

Skills

• Troubleshooting: Strong troubleshooting capability and ability to independently diagnose equipment failures.
• Maintenance Execution: Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures complete and accurate work from job initiation through close-out.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with operations, planners, and reliability teams.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Identifies potential issues and supports long-term reliability improvements.
• Effective Communication: Clearly communicates work status, findings, and technical information to stakeholders.
• Safety Focused: Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• For positions based in Ontario, Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that is reasonably expected to represent the pay range for the position. This pay range is specific to the territory of Ontario and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, and sustained job performance (or similar jobs). A reasonable pay range for this position is: $79,560 - $132,600.

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 30countries and employ approximately36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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 visiting www.dow.com opens in a new tab.

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 opens in a new tab .

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.