Maintenance Electrician - 309A or Red Seal Construction and Maintenance Electrician

At a glance

Position:Maintenance Electrician - 309A or Red Seal Construction and Maintenance Electrician

Primary Location:St. Clair River (ON, CAN), Ontario, Canada

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:05/13/2024

Job Number:R2051309

Position Type:Regular

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re 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’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- What you will do in this role

Provides maintenance in acquired trade to plant operations. Plans the details and working procedures by determining replacement needs or new materials are required, and develops a logical approach to correct the problem. Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of working trade. Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machines and hand tools common to the trade. Advises and cautions operators, tradesmen and supervisors about potential problems, recurring failures, and inherent dangers involved. Takes corrective action to eliminate or reduce safety impact of potential issues identified. May oversee apprentices. Be able to give directions and assistance when needed. Works with plant engineering and project engineers on evaluating, assisting, checking, and installation of various equipment.

Responsibilities- Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair:

• Electrical equipment (AC/DC Drives, power controls circuits, starters, MCCs).

• Microprocessor based systems (PLCs, Electronic circuits, controls).

• Industrial voltage distribution systems (single and three phase systems).

• Instrumentation (pneumatic controls, PID, transducers, analog/digital signals).

• power distribution and generation (transformers, switchgears, breakers).

• Scales calibrations, Metal detector calibrations, printers.

• Conduct Planned Preventive and Predictive Maintenance and keep maintenance records.

• Recommend and implement corrective action and required repairs.

• Assist in planning, and organization of work activities (drawing interpretation, parts preparation).

• SAP Knowledge will be an asset.

Qualifications- Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• Red Seal Electrical Certificate (309A).

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong electrical, instrumentation, automation, pneumatics experience.

• 3 Phase and single-phase voltage, Weigh Scales, Vision Systems, HMI, Schneider Electric Modicon, Allen Bradley PLC, VFD, Servomotors, Ethernet Network Communications experience essential.

• A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in the Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Preferred Skills -An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential

• Red Seal Instrument Technician.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong decision making, problem solving troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and effectively meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and in a multifunctional team with minimum supervision.

• Will be required to work indoors and outdoors.

• Candidates applying will be able to work a 40 hour work week.

*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 – 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).

• ​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.

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 visitingwww.dow.com.

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 onwww.dow.com.

At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – 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.