Dow Registered Apprentice Program Winter 2025

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Position:Dow Registered Apprentice Program | Winter 2025

Primary Location:Fort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN), Alberta, Canada

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:10/14/2024

Job Number:R2055875

Position Type:Temporary

Workplace Type:Onsite

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

Dowis seeking high school student candidates for ourWinter 2025 Registered Apprentice Program (RAP). These opportunities are located at our Fort Saskatchewan facility in Alberta, Canada.

If selected, you will participate in a 5-month paid program (January - May) offering hands-on work experience within one of the following disciplines within our chemical plants. You will also be indentured into the Alberta Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Instrumentation

Dow Instrument Technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial processing. They work with a wide variety of pneumatic and electronic instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition to support the process plants.

Millwright

Dow Millwright/Industrial Mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair process and mechanical equipment used in industrial processing. The mechanical equipment may include pumps, various types of compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes, mixers and agitators.

Electrician

Dow 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 at many different voltage levels to support the process plants.

Qualifications

• MUST proactively work with local RAP Coordinator or school counselor to confirm eligibility for RAP program and that education requirements for the trade entrance are part of your schooling plan.

• Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore, students must be able to secure their own reliable transportation.

• A class 5 driver's license.

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

Must be willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.

• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

• Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.

• Work in tight and closed in spaces.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator and face coverings.

Additional Notes

• This opportunity does not offer relocation assistance or travel reimbursement. 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.

• All candidates that receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check.

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 ~~~.

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