Senior Maintenance Engineer

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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's Path2Zero Program is seeking an FS2 Mechanical Commissioning and Start-up (C&SU) Lead to join our team in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. This role will work closely with the project Maintenance and Reliability representatives and be a key member of FS2 Commissioning and Start-up team.

The Path2Zero (P2Z) program will create the first net-zero emissions plant of its kind in the world and is a key enabler to Dow’s Decarbonization strategy. Learn More: Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (dow.com).

In this role, you will initially be the lead for the mechanical team responsible for commissioning and start-up of the non-critical rotating equipment in the new FS2 ethylene production facility. You will provide oversight of the non-CRE mechanical C&SU team and be accountable for deliverables related to effective start-up of the new facility as well as setting up the new asset for long term maintenance.

After the project reaches Return to Operations (RTO), this role will become the FS2 Maintenance Engineer aligned to the facility.

The responsibilities of this role during Project Construction, Commissioning and Start-up include:

• Lead the development of Non-CRE Mechanical Equipment Commissioning and Start-up Procedures.
• Lead the development of Commissioning and Start-up Binder for Non-CRE.
• Review of Non-CRE Mechanical Equipment Protection Plans and participate in field audits throughout construction phase.
• Lead the development of Non-CRE Mechanical Equipment PPM, Lubrication, Vibration, Lifting device inspection, HVAC equipment PPM Program.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineer for Equipment Reliability Strategy implementation.
• Review of Non-CRE Mechanical spare part and setup stocking quantity aligning with ERS and site requirements.
• Support in setting up C&SU database in Provenience for Mechanical Equipment.
• Work with Maintenance rep. to setup plan for Non-CRE Mechanical C&SU resources
• Work with Maintenance rep. to setup plan Non-CRE Mechanical tools.
• Lead the development of Non-CRE Mechanical Equipment repair procedures.
• Review process automation setting for Non-CRE Mechanical equipment.
• Lead Non-CRE Mechanical Commissioning and Start-up activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Registration or the ability to be registered with APEGA (EIT/P. Eng).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience (i.e. maintenance and reliability engineering, etc.)
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% (domestically & internationally).
• Ability to safely work in a plant environment, meet physical demands, work at elevated heights, and comfortably use PPE and safety equipment (including harnesses with a total maximum weight capacity of 300lbs). Must be familiar with or open to training on proper equipment usage.
• Prior C&SU experience is preferred.
• 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.
  
  

Skills

• Influential Leadership - Influence the Maintenance C&SU team members to meet project deliverables.
• Mentorship - Provide coaching and mentorship in the mechanical discipline to the C&SU team.
• Effective Communication - Manage stakeholder communications across multiple work groups.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Support the C&SU maintenance team managing multiple project deliverables.
• Decision Making - Regularly make decisions regarding the appropriate path forward for issues related to budget, schedule and scope.
  
  

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

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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