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. 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.
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