Operator

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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. Dow's Fort Saskatchewan site is one of Canada's largest petrochemical manufacturing complexes and is undergoing significant investment and growth, creating exciting opportunities for operators to build long-term careers while supporting the future of low-carbon, world-scale manufacturing.

Dow is currently hiring Operators to support our Hydrocarbons Facilities in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Our Hydrocarbons team plays a vital role in the petrochemical value chain by safely processing, separating, storing, and delivering hydrocarbon products that serve as the foundation for downstream manufacturing operations. We are hiring for the existing Hydrocarbons facility which includes Light Hydrocarbons, Fractionator, Water Treatment, and Hydrocarbon Wells, with ethylene as the main product.

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

Steam time up to First Class is available in some areas of the Hydrocarbons Facility and area assignment is based on a balance of business need and employee goals.

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.

Safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot hydrocarbons 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 related experience (e.g., operations, instrumentation, mechanical, or electrical)

3rd Class ABSA Certification preferred

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

Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with travel or the application process

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 (availa