Process Operator Jobs

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Process Operator at the world scale LP7 Polyethylene Gas Phase Plant at the Prentiss site, located near Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

Job Summary:

Operates assigned equipment or areas of the Plant. Performs and reports on operational related activities. Develops technical skills on the job to perform routine work activities using existing standard operating procedures. This is an entry level role. No prior experience required.

Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.

• Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.
• Performs Immediate Response activities, as assigned.
• Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems and makes appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions aligned with Plant/Site/Business goals.
• Initiates and documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations for events involved in or by request.
• Maintains qualification in assigned areas, per facility policy, and completes training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, procedures, processes and disciplines.
• Follows Operating Discipline policies, principles, procedures, standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of assigned plant areas. Ensures adequate operating discipline is available for all planned and unplanned activities.
• Works with shift team members and other shift teams to leverage skills and knowledge to balance workload ensuring assigned tasks are completed by due dates.
• Performs scheduled operational and related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.
• Tracks and utilizes the plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities. Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline. Proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.

Required qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company support or sponsorship.
• Willing and able to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum requirement is an Alberta 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency.

Preferred Skills – An expanded list of qualifications that are “nice to have”, but not essential.

• Previous process operating or industrial experience.

Physical Requirements:

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Stand/Walk for extended periods of time
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Able to communicate with a very diverse population which is spread across the site.
• Strong work ethic
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of computers
• Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work with independently with minimal supervision with in an empowered team environment.
• Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
• Have a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Demonstrates excellent decision making skills
• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Self-motivated.

Dow does not offer relocation if the position is offered to someone who lives outside the area or reimbursement for travel to and from interviews. If you consider a position that is not within the area you reside you will be responsible for all cost that incur.

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Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

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