Instrument Technician

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role, youre in the right place. About You and this Role Dow is seeking an Instrument Technician to join our team in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. In this role, you will align to Dow's Maintenance organization and apply your specialized craft knowledge to execute planned tasks outlined in the weekly maintenance schedule. Working in an industrial operating facility, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a range of instrumentation and controls equipment, requiring strong technical expertise and a commitment to safety and reliability. Responsibilities Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and support safe, reliable operations. Clearly communicates work execution status and challenges to workgroup and stakeholders. Complete preventative and predictive maintenance tasks to sustain equipment health and reduce unplanned failures. Calibrate, test, and repair instrumentation and control systems to ensure accurate and safe process performance. Specify, requisition, and install parts and equipment, ensuring accuracy in material and design specifications. Collaborate with planners, Work Area Coordinators (WAC), and operations to prioritize and schedule instrumentation activities effectively. Support root cause investigations with failure documentation, capturing insights to drive long-term equipment reliability improvements. Collect and analyze equipment performance and historical data to identify trends and improvement initiatives. Follow established maintenance work processes and safety requirements to ensure quality and consistent instrumentation work execution. Qualifications Must have obtained a high school diploma/equivalent PLUS a Journeyperson Certificate, Red Seal Designation in Instrumentation OR two year degree (or higher) in the instrumentation discipline. A minimum of 5 years relevant maintenance experience. 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. 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 Troubleshooting Able to effectively diagnose equipment failures and determine repair scope. Equipment Maintenance Complete repair and preventative maintenance task on a broad range of equipment. Detail Oriented Ensures that all aspects of the work process are complete from job initiation, execution, and close out. Teamwork -collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way. Proactive Problem Solving -preventing issues before they arise by targeting the root causes of potential problems and planning preventive measures well in advance. Effective Communication effectively communicate with different work groups and stakeholders. Additional Notes Relocation assistance is not available. 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 Groups (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 worlds 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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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 in a new tab. As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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 in a new tab. At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. 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