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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.\nAbout You and This Role\nAt our Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta site, Dow Canada op erates 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.\nDow 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.\nIn 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.\nWe are looking for collaborative team members who demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills, along with capabilities in leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.\nResponsibilities\nComplete 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. \nFor 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. \nWhen 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. \nOnce training is completed, maintain qualifications through required refreshers. \nSupport the development of others by mentoring and training team members on process operations, troubleshooting, and operating discipline. \nGain training and participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) Brigade, performing assigned emergency and immediate response duties, as required by the plant needs. \nCollaborate with your shift team and partner with other shifts to balance workloads and ensure tasks are completed on time. \nConduct thorough and effective shift handovers, following site-specific operating discipline to ensure continuity and clear communication. \nInitiate and document preliminary investigations and participate in root cause investigations, as needed. \nMonitor and apply key plant performance metrics to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities. \nProactively identify and implement improvements using site processes, management of change practices, and effective communication tools. \nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent \nAlberta Power Engineering certification (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Class) \nMust be at least 18 years of age \nAbility to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and overtime, as required by the facility \nClass 5 Driver’s License \nA 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. \nPreferred Qualifications\n3+ years of relevant experience (e.g., operations, instrumentation, mechanical, or electrical). \nTwo-year technical diploma (e.g., Chemical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering Technology). \nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. \nPhysical & Work Environment Requirements\nWith or without reasonable accommodation, you will be able to:\nMeet medical requirements to support emergency response duties and participate on the ERT Brigade. \nWork safely in demanding environments (e.g., confined spaces, low visibility, use of fully encapsulated PPE, or close proximity to others). \nLift materials up to approximately 50 lbs on an occasional basis. \nWork around and handling hazardous materials and chemicals (with required PPE) \nWork at heights in normal and emergency situations, climbing ladders and working at elevation \nWear required personal protective equipment (e.g., respirator, SCBA, safety harness). \nSkills\nProcess Operations: Ability to safely operate process equipment and control systems while monitoring conditions and making adjustments to support stable, efficient plant performance. \nTroubleshooting: Ability to identify, assess, and resolve operational issues quickly using process knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and sound judgment. \nSafety & Emergency Response: Ability to consistently apply safety protocols, use required PPE, and respond effectively in emergency or high-risk situations. \nLearning Agility: Ability to rapidly acquire new technical knowledge, procedures, and qualifications in support of commissioning, start-up, and ongoing operations. \nTeamwork & Shift Collaboration: Ability to work closely with shift team members and other crews to balance workload, share knowledge, and ensure seamless shift handovers. \nCommunication: Ability to clearly share information through verbal updates, documentation, and cross-team coordination to support safe and effective operations. \nContinuous Improvement: Ability to use plant performance metrics, operating discipline, and improvement processes to identify and implement opportunities to enhance operations. \nPrioritization & Decision Making: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and make timely, effective decisions in a fast-paced operating environment. \nAdditional Information\nFort Saskatchewan is home to Dow's Path2Zero Program. To learn more about the exciting initiatives connected to this expansion project, click here.\nRelocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with travel or the application process. \nFuture Operator opportunities will be available at our Hydrocarbons and Energy facilities in early 2027. \nBenefits - What Dow offers you\nWe invest in you. \nDow 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.\nHere are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:\nEquitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. \nBenefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. \nCompetitive 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).\n\nStudent 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.\n\nRobust 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.\nOpportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. \nWorkplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. \nCompetitive yearly vacation allowance.\nPaid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). \nPaid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. \nPaid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. \nWellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.\nOn-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).\nEmployee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.\nAdditionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)\nMeal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)\nCarbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)\n\nJoin our team, we can make a difference together.\nAbout Dow\nDow (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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 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 visitingwww.dow.com.\nAs 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.\nAt Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. 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