Plant Operations Practicum Students

Our purpose Join a team that’s passionate about partnership. With careers at Dow, we take time to explore questions and talk to each other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless curiosity. We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company. - Employing 36,500 individuals - Across 109 manufacturing sites - In over 31 countries Our portfolio of products and solutions include: - Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency lubricants. - Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and more. - Coatings: Whether it’s a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. We make diversity and inclusion a priority—because sharing our perspectives and building on each other’s ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this? Dow Chemical Canada in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, and at the Prentiss site, near Blackfalds, AB is seeking qualified individuals pursuing Power Engineering or Chemical Engineering Technology program certification for summer practicum positions. These interns will assist with basic operating technician field duties. We anticipate a four-month commitment during the summer, May - August. Currently enrolled in a Power Engineering or Chemical Engineering Technology program. Required qualifications - Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore, the student must be able to supply their own reliable transportation. - Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks. - A class 5 driver's license. - A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada on a permanent basis. The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include: - Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs. - Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. - Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. - Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders. - Work in tight and closed in spaces. - Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator and face coverings. Your skills, knowledge, and abilities include: - Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals. - Demonstrates excellent decision-making skills, ability to prioritize appropriately. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Able to communicate with a diverse population which is spread across the site. - Strong reading comprehension and listening skills. - Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills. - Strong Work Ethic. - Understand issues that impact company environmental goals. - Strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills. - Effectively manages multiple competing priorities. - Able to work with independently with mínimal supervision within an empowered team environment. About Dow or follow on Twitter. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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 .