Senior ODMS and Training Coordinator

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. 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. 

About you and this role:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) and Training Coordinator for new Solution Polyethylene Production Train 4 and Train 5 and new Low-Pressure Polyethylene (LP-8) that will be constructed and started up as part of the Path2Zero located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. The Path2Zero program will create the first net-zero emissions site of its kind in the world. The FS P2Z program is a key enabler to Dow’s Decarbonization strategy. 

In this role, you will:

The Senior ODMS / Training Coordinator supports the development, implementation and maintaining the Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) and training program for the new facilities to comply with Dow requirement which includes other requirements to maintain Dow license to operate. Owns the department training program, for assigned areas, ensuring department training documentation is current and up to date. Manages the annual training program review with department leadership and initiates any needed adjustments to the program. Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and/or specialized technical expertise within an analytical/scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others. 

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain overall ODMS efforts for the business in the department.
• Coordinates and works with other ODMS support and implementation roles to "implement" and "maintain" the ODMS.
• Acts as the organization subject matter expert for the overall management system.
• Supports all element owners in the department.
• Drives the Plan DO Check Act cycle of continuous improvement.
• Works with Business/Department Leadership to identify organization level opportunities.
• Coordinates and facilitates the Management System Reviews.
• Ensures local, global, and business curriculums are assigned in line with needs and requirements.
• Provides feedback on global curriculum and supports local implementation of global Instructor Led courses, as appropriate. Works with Course Owners/SMEs, to coordinate the development of local training, as applicable. Coordinates plant/department resources for delivery of training. Optimizes cost of delivery for local and global training in plant/department.
• Ensures appropriate local subject matter experts review and approve plant/department specific training and learning resources and that all local learning resources are up-to-date and available.
• Partners with key stakeholders to develop and maintain employee specific training schedules and plans.
• Ensures all required employee training records are up-to-date and maintained. Tracks compliance and communicates overdue training to deliver 100% training compliance. Performs other audit related reporting.
• Works with management of change (MOC) owners to ensure that training related requirements are achieved.
• Engages in on-boarding of new employees and contractors into the plant/department.

Required Qualifications:

• Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree (i.e. Associate's Degree/Technical Diploma). In lieu of degree, 10 years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma is required.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing or other related field is required.
• A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Additional Notes:

• This role is located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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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