Associate Operator

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Dow has an exciting opportunity to join the LP-7 Operations team in Prentiss (AB, CAN) as an Associate Operator!

LP-7 is a Gas Phase Polyethylene facility that produces more than 65 types of high‑density polyethylene and linear low‑density polyethylene which are used to manufacture everyday products including plastic containers, bottle caps, cable insulation and toys. LP-7 will be retrofitted in the years ahead to support the Fort Saskatchewan Path2

Zero project.

The retrofit is a significant investment that will diversify the product mix at the Prentiss site and debottleneck the existing plant to use ethylene from the new cracker at the Fort Saskatchewan site, increasing the production volume. It will also enhance the ability to recover and reuse vented hydrocarbons at the Prentiss site to reduce overall CO₂ emissions.

The purpose of this Associate Operator job is to operate assigned equipment or areas of the plant and perform operations related activities per the work process, utilize chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner, work in a team environment where individuals often set priorities, and complete work activities with minimal supervision.

This is a 24‑hour operation and will require the ability to work 12‑hour shifts during the day and at night on a rotating basis.

• 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.

• 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.

• Performs scheduled operational and 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.

• Conducts effective shift relief, as defined in facility specific operating discipline and tools, to ensure effective communication and handoff to arriving shift team.

• 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.
  
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  Operator Progression is managed at the site level.

• Mentors and trains new and existing operations personnel on process operation, troubleshooting and the use of operating discipline in alignment to…