Electrical Technical Advisor Lead

Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada

Job Description


At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you\xe2\x80\x99re in the right place.

Dow has an exciting job opportunity for an experienced electrical technical advisor in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta within the Energy Systems and Environmental Operations (ESEVO) department!

ESEVO generates power and steam for the site, operating multiple gas turbines, boilers/heat recovery units, steam turbines, generators, transformers, and power transmission equipment. As an Electrical Technical Advisor, you will provide hands on technical support and solutions for operations and maintenance. This position is responsible for equipment strategies, preventative maintenance programs and design improvements. The job requires conceptual knowledge of theories, techniques and methodology within the electrical technology discipline.

Fort Saskatchewan is the site of Dow\xe2\x80\x99s Path2Zero project, which will create the world\xe2\x80\x99s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives complex. With Path2Zero, the Fort Saskatchewan site will approximately double in size over the next decade.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Acts as an electrical technical subject matter resource for operations.
  • Maintains \xe2\x80\x9con call\xe2\x80\x9d status for plant unplanned events, emergencies and advising.
  • Engages in turnaround scope definition, preparation and execution.
  • Support operations with electrical switching and isolation.
  • Maintains a high involvement in the formal training process and qualification for plant operators.
  • Provide electrical technical support to maintenance electricians.
  • Performs or assists in electrical related root cause or failure analysis. Leverages and communicates the results to operate plant personnel for learning purposes.
  • Partners with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.
  • Facilitate project reviews for electrical safety and technical considerations.
  • Provide electrical technical liaison support between operations and the Dow tech center.
  • Works with continuous improvement and plant resources to identify, implement and sustain improvements relating to area of expertise.
  • Work to ensure electrical asset compliance with Dow\'s process safety standards.
Required Qualifications:
  • A Technical Diploma or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of HV, MV, LV electrical equipment (generators, transformers, breakers, MCC, switchgear, substations, motors, HV cable, SCADA, UPS, relay protection, etc.).
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company support or sponsorship.
**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. **

Benefits \xe2\x80\x93 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 and emotional 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.
  • Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
  • 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.
  • Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
  • \xe2\x80\x8bPaid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group\xe2\x80\x99s (ERG) participation.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company\'s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow\'s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit 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 .

At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base \xe2\x80\x93 and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow\'s inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2208148
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned