Operator

The Dow Chemical Company; Fort Saskatchewan; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Medical and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Dow Chemical Company is hiring for an Operator at our Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta site. You will safely operate polyethylene production systems, monitor process controls, and support start-up activities for new P2Z assets.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on process optimization. We seek candidates with High school diploma, Alberta Power Engineering certs, and a willingness to work 12-hour shifts in a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alberta Power Engineering certification (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Class).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and overtime, as required by the facility.
• Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada, visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and control systems safely in a high-hazard plant.
• Monitor conditions, conduct field checks, adjust controls to optimize production.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operation of new Polyethylene trains (P2Z).
• Mentor teammates and participate in Emergency Response Team duties.
• Perform thorough shift handovers and document investigations as needed.
• Identify and implement operational improvements using site processes.

Skills

Process Operations

Troubleshooting

Safety & Emergency Response

Teamwork & Shift Collaboration

Learning Agility

Prioritization & Decision Making

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma

Power Engineering cert.

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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.

About You and This Role

At our Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta site, Dow Canada operates four world-scale production units that manufacture hydrocarbons, ethylene, polyethylene, and electricity. This site is one of the largest petrochemical facilities in Canada, serving customers globally.

Dow is currently hiring Operators to support our Solution and Gas Phase Polyethylene facilities in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Our teams play a key role in safely converting ethylene into high-quality polyethylene resins used in a wide range of everyday products and advanced packaging applications. We are hiring for the new Polyethylene trains being added through the P2Z (Path to Zero) Fort Saskatchewan project, which is targeted to start up in 2029, as well as for the existing Polyethylene facilities on site in Fort Saskatchewan.

In this role, you will safely and responsibly operate equipment and process control systems while supporting reliable and efficient plant performance. You will monitor operating conditions, conduct field checks, and adjust control systems and equipment to optimize production.

We are looking for collaborative team members who demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills, along with capabilities in leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and achieve required qualifications for assigned areas in alignment with facility expectations; Proactively address skill and knowledge gaps; Expected training duration for initial area is 6-12 months. Full unit area qualification is 3-5 years.
• For the new P2Z assets, prepare for commissioning, start-up, and operations through procedure development, field verification walks, system readiness activities, operator training, and participation in commissioning and CSU activities.
• When assets are operational, safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot polyethylene production systems in a high-hazard manufacturing environment involving pressurized equipment, flammable materials, process controls, and field operations while adhering to established safety, environmental, and operating procedures.
• Once training is completed, maintain qualifications through required refreshers.
• Support the development of others by mentoring and training team members on process operations, troubleshooting, and operating discipline.
• Gain training and participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) Brigade, performing assigned emergency and immediate response duties, as required by the plant needs.
• Collaborate with your shift team and partner with other shifts to balance workloads and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Conduct thorough and effective shift handovers, following site-specific operating discipline to ensure continuity and clear communication.
• Initiate and document preliminary investigations and participate in root cause investigations, as needed.
• Monitor and apply key plant performance metrics to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements using site processes, management of change practices, and effective communication tools.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Alberta Power Engineering certification (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Class)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and overtime, as required by the facility
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• 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

• 3+ years of relevant experience (e.g., operations, instrumentation, mechanical, or electrical).
• Two-year technical diploma (e.g., Chemical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering Technology).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, you will be able to:

• Meet medical requirements to support emergency response duties and participate on the ERT Brigade.
• Work safely in demanding environments (e.g., confined spaces, low visibility, use of fully encapsulated PPE, or close proximity to others).
• Lift materials up to approximately 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Work around and handling hazardous materials and chemicals (with required PPE)
• Work at heights in normal and emergency situations, climbing ladders and working at elevation
• Wear required personal protective equipment (e.g., respirator, SCBA, safety harness).

Skills

• Process Operations: Ability to safely operate process equipment and control systems while monitoring conditions and making adjustments to support stable, efficient plant performance.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify, assess, and resolve operational issues quickly using process knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and sound judgment.
• Safety & Emergency Response: Ability to consistently apply safety protocols, use required PPE, and respond effectively in emergency or high-risk situations.
• Learning Agility: Ability to rapidly acquire new technical knowledge, procedures, and qualifications in support of commissioning, start-up, and ongoing operations.
• Teamwork & Shift Collaboration: Ability to work closely with shift team members and other crews to balance workload, share knowledge, and ensure seamless shift handovers.
• Communication: Ability to clearly share information through verbal updates, documentation, and cross-team coordination to support safe and effective operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Ability to use plant performance metrics, operating discipline, and improvement processes to identify and implement opportunities to enhance operations.
• Prioritization & Decision Making: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and make timely, effective decisions in a fast-paced operating environment.

Additional Information

• Fort Saskatchewan is home to Dow's Path2Zero Program. To learn more about the exciting initiatives connected to this expansion project, click here. opens in a new tab
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with travel or the application process.
• Future Operator opportunities will be available at our Hydrocarbons and Energy facilities in early 2027.

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.

As a Operator, you will live and work around Fort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN), Alberta, Canada:

Employs: 500 individuals
Our footprint: Manufacturing site that produces more than 1.4 million tons per year of products
Our city: A mid-sized city along the North Saskatchewan River
Nearby: Edmonton (15 minutes away) and performing arts and fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre

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