Associate Operator: 12-Hour Rotating Shifts in Polyethylene Plant

Dow Chemical; Kentwood (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Dow is seeking an Associate Operator to join the LP-7 Operations team in Prentiss, AB, Canada. The role operates gas phase polyethylene processes, monitors equipment and performance metrics, and works in a 12-hour rotating shift rotating day and night schedules.

The position emphasizes safe operations, engagement with shift teams, and ongoing training to advance within the site’s operating discipline. Strong safety focus and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• A minimum of an active ABSA 4th class Power Engineering Certificate.
• 2 or more years of related (Operations, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical) work experience.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must have a current and valid Canadian Driver's license.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions.
• Performs scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.
• Works with shift team members and other shift teams 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs Autonomous Maintenance, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, procedures, processes and disciplines.
• Participates in Emergency Response Team program.

Skills

Personal Safety

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Function Collaboration

Decision Making

Time Management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Leadership

Self-motivated

Strong Work Ethic

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ABSA 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Dow is seeking an Associate Operator to join the LP-7 Operations team in Prentiss, AB, Canada. The role operates gas phase polyethylene processes, monitors equipment and performance metrics, and works in a 12-hour rotating shift rotating day and night schedules.

The position emphasizes safe operations, engagement with shift teams, and ongoing training to advance within the site’s operating discipline. Strong safety focus and teamwork are essential.