C&SU Mechanical Technologist | LP8 & LP7R

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About You and this Role

Dow's Path2Zero Program is seeking a LP8 C&SU Mechanical Technologist to support large scale capital projects at our Fort Saskatchewan site in Alberta, Canada.

The Path2Zero program will create the first net-zero emissions plant of its kind in the world and is a key enabler to Dow’s Decarbonization strategy. Learn More: Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (dow.com).

In this role, you will be part of the Mechanical Team supporting the Commissioning and Start-up preparation and execution for the new Gas Phase Polyethene plant (LP8) as well as setting up this new asset for long term maintenance. You will also be expected to support the LP7 Retrofit project at our Prentiss site during C&SU execution (as needed).

After the Project reaches Return to Operations (RTO), this role will become the LP8 Mechanical Technologist (DAS) within the TES Organization located in Fort Saskatchewan.

The responsibilities of this role during Project Construction, Commissioning and Start-up including of: 

• Support the development of Non-Critical Rotating Equipment (CRE) Mechanical Equipment Commissioning and Start-up Procedure & Binder.
• Review of Non-CRE Mechanical Equipment Protection Plan and participate in field audit throughout construction phase.
• Support the development of Non-CRE Mechanical Equipment PPM, Lubrication, Vibration, Lifting device inspection, HVAC equipment PPM Program.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineers for Equipment Reliability Strategy implementation.
• Support Non-CRE Mechanical spare part and setup stocking quantity aligning with ERS and site requirement.
• Support to setup plan for Non-CRE Mechanical C&SU resources, tool and special tool.
• Lead the development of Non-CRE Mechanical Equipment repair procedure.
• Oversee field activities of Non-CRE Mechanical Commissioning and Start-up.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Millwright Journeyperson Certificate or Red Seal Designation.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (i.e. apprenticeships, journeyman, instrument maintenance, reliability, manufacturing or related)
• A background in Gas phase Technology is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to meet the travel requirements for this position as outlined in the job description.
• Ability to safely work in a plant environment, meet physical demands, work at elevated heights, and comfortably use PPE and safety equipment (including harnesses with a total maximum weight capacity of 300lbs). Must be familiar with or open to training on proper equipment usage.
• 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.

Skills

• Mechanical/Rotating Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair
• Coordinating Tasks
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Project Commissioning
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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.

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