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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 an Improvement Manager to support new world scale Solution Polyethylene Production facilities 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.  Learn More: Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (dow.com).

This individual will engage in commissioning and start-up of Solution Polyethylene Train 4 and act as Commissioning and Startup engineer using their experience and knowledge to help train operations and develop effective commissioning and startup and operations disciplines. When the plant is started up, they would transition to be a core member of the operations team helping to identify and capture gains within the existing asset base and finding opportunities for reducing structural costs while enhancing sustainability performance over time.  This individual will work to identify, scope and shepherd projects to implement cost effective solutions to performance opportunities / challenges.

During commissioning this role will align to the Solution Polyethylene Train 4/5 production leader and will be re-evaluated in post-startup for better business and functional alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Commissioning and Startup team to develop plant’s commissioning and start-up (CSU) and operating disciple (OD) during the construction and commissioning phase of the project.

• Leverage process understanding and expertise to help train and develop operations staff.

• Participate in commissioning and start-up of facility, executing procedures for commissioning and start up and providing troubleshooting and support as challenges arise.

• Develop and demonstrate strong knowledge of Dow’s Life Critical Standards (LCSs) and employ common sense in their implementation.

• Maintain strong field presence to reinforce EH&S principles and provide operational support.

• Possess knowledge of process technology and continuous improvement skills, helping to establish credibility with operations team.

• Drive technology exchange with technology experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities.

• Partner with plant and experts to develop and maintain a Plant Specific Technology Plan that delivers positive Return on Capital (ROC) and non-capital continuous improvement while helping plant meet EH&S improvement goals.

• Champion process safety activities and act as a resource for process safety concerns.

• Partner with plant operation and maintenance personnel to identify and track performance indicators to be used in identifying technology gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Support facility root cause investigation process by serving as a team member or facilitator for incidents related to process technology.

• Where necessary support projects in GPM related roles of project manager or manufacturing representative.

• Work with plant to maintain and implement MET and tech center initiatives.

• Ensures Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and that appropriate tools and automation are used to optimize plant performance.

• Utilizes defined MET and challenges / escalates MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering is required.

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience is required.

• Registration or the ability to be registered with APEGA (EIT/P. Eng).

• Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate commissioning activities / meetings with team members in different locations / time zones.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Dow Solution Polyethylene manufacturing.

• Strong demonstrated technical, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

• Experience on ABB Control Systems.

• Familiarization with LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems.

• Experience on commissioning and startup or turnaround is advantage.

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

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