Process Operator

Dow Canada has exciting job opportunities for Hydrocarbons Process Operators in Fort Saskatchewan, Canada .

Job Summary : Facilities include Light Hydrocarbons, Fractionator, Water Treatment and Hydrocarbon Wells, with ethylene as the main product. Operators are assigned to areas and utilizes operations knowledge and experience to proactively operate the plant in a safe, reliable and optimal manner. They work with Shift Team members to anticipate and resolve unplanned events within the capabilities of the shift team.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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. Typical activities aligned with this responsibility are:

• Completes operation rounds as per Operator Round Policy.

• Makes process equipment changes within normal operating parameters to match plant performance goals.

• Submits clear, concise, value added work requests aligned with required criteria to convey known symptoms / causes to expert partners.

• Uses troubleshooting skills, knowledge and resources (guides/procedures, Cause & Effect methodologies, etc.) to resolve process related deviations and problems.

• Applies principals of a Highly Reliable Organization: Identify Trends &

• Escalates issues appropriately based on impact to achieving goals.

• Start equipment preps early in the shift (when possible) so any complications can be dealt with.

• Prepares equipment for turnover to maintenance according to

• Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) standards and facility operating discipline.

• Permit maintenance following Dow’s Global Standards.

• Returns equipment to service, as indicated by facility goals, utilizing EH&S standards and facility operating discipline.

• 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 activities (planned and unplanned).

• Performs scheduled operational & related tasks and tasks that arise as a result of resolving unplanned events.

• 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.

• Initiates & documents preliminary investigations according to plant specific process/criteria and participates in formal and informal Root Cause Investigations

• Conducts effective shift relief as defined in the Shift Relief Policy to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team to enable the facility's improved and sustainable performance.

• Maintains qualification in assigned areas per policy and completing training goals in a timely manner. This includes using discretionary time to address skills and knowledge gaps.

• Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to plant's training process.

• Performs Immediate Response activities assigned by Immediate Response Leader.

• Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline. Actively and proactively identifies improvements and opportunities utilizing the facility improvement processes, appropriate management of change processes and communication tools.

• Tracks and utilizes plant's key performance metrics on shift that are applicable to the Operating the Plant role to optimize operations and identify improvement opportunities.

• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, first line maintenance, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate policies, processes and disciplines.

• Is proactive in maintaining high standards of housekeeping in process areas and participate in the Leakbuster and housekeeping audit programs.

• Participates in all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs (EH&S) and complete the goals outlined in the EH&S Minimum Expectations.

• Supports and participates in Dow’s Inclusion and Sustainability goals.

Required Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• Related two year technical diploma, such as Chemical Engineering Technology or Power Engineering Technology.

• 2 years related (Operations, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical) work experience plus successful completion of part A and B of Alberta 4th Class Power Engineering (ABSA).

• Completion of Alberta 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Class.

• Willing and able to work a 12 hour rotating shift.

• Willing and able to work overtime as needed.

• A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in the Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 5 or more years of ex