Electrician Apprenticeship Program

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.We are seeking candidates for exciting and rewarding Electrician Apprenticeship opportunities available at our facility in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.Apprentices participate in a up to 4-year program offering hands-on work experience in our chemical plants and will be expected to attend college to earn Alberta Journeyperson Certification. During the program, Apprentices will be offered paid wages during work assignments and tuition for schooling. Upon successful completion of the program, Apprentices will have earned a Journeyperson certificate in one of several technical disciplines. Apprentices will report to an Early Career Site Program Leader who will support the Apprentice throughout the apprenticeship program. Apprentices who successfully complete the program will also be highly considered for a permanent job within the company.Individuals selected to fill an available Apprentice opening will be required to sign an offer letter that will commit them to working for Dow for 2 years upon being offered a full-time position.About you and this role - What you would do in this role.Electricians install, maintain and repair all types of electrical equipment used in industrial processing. They work with a wide variety of electrical equipment, motors, starters, breakers, wiring, and working with different voltage, to support the process plants.Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.

  • Maintaining and repairing all types of electrical systems.
  • Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and replacing defective components on electrical systems.
  • Reading electrical, logic, and loop diagrams.
  • Electronic troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Procedure use - this includes field use, review, revision, and development of procedures.
Qualifications - Required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).
  • High school diploma that includes: English 20-2, Math 20-3, Science 10 or a pass mark in all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests or Entrance Exam.
  • Must be eligible to enroll in a partnering community college without any type of hold which prevents a student from registering for classes.
  • All roles require a current, valid Canadian driver\'s license. Please note that before being cleared to report to work, you will be required to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Records check to verify the status of your driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
  • A minimum requirement for this Canadian based position is the ability to work legally in Canada.
Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights.
  • Be able to work in tight or closed-in spaces.
  • Essential functions of this position may require, among other things, that the employee use particular types of equipment -- such as on-site safety equipment.
About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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. \xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bLearn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .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 Id
    JD2318456
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
  • Education
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