Senior Electrical Manufacturing Manager

Senior Electrical Manufacturing Manager (Owners Representative)

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About the role

Dow is seeking a Senior Electrical Manufacturing Manager (Owners Representative) who will provide direct support to the UPI electrical scope for the Alberta Path to Zero project. This role aligns to the Energy Technology Center and is located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

This role will support efforts for the Path2Zero program, which will create the first net‑zero emissions site of its kind in the world. The FS P2Z program is a key enabler to Dow’s decarbonization strategy.

You will be responsible for providing detailed knowledge of the electrical technology and be responsible to the Energy Technology Center for technology implemented. You will ensure implementation of the best technology in the project by integrating operability input from Plant Operations, MET from the Technology Center and Maintenance and Reliability into definition and design. Frequent travel may be required to support project development and engineering, and to equipment supplier facilities. This role will provide detailed knowledge of electrical technology to the project design, construction, and startup phases.

Responsibilities

- Utilities Power and Infrastructure (UPI) electrical design – analyze options to select the best interconnect method, and then support development of scope and design of that interconnection.

- Ensure implementation integrates input from plant operations, maintenance, and reliability into definition and design.

- Carry the majority of project accountability for the technical integrity and operability of the electrical aspects of the completed OSBL facility.

- Ensure implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET), Loss Prevention Principles (LPP) and the Energy Technology Center requirements.

- Provide effective communication and coordination between project team and Operations.

- Schedule and manage required reviews between project team, Operations, and the Energy Technology Center SMEs.

- Manage interface between ISBL and UPI (relay requirements, coordination reviews, transfer trips, etc.) to ensure the downstream plants can receive power per project schedule.

- Ensure safe and effective commissioning, start‑up, and transfer to Operations process. Deliver trained organization.

- Deliver new and/or updated operating discipline.

Your Skills

- Electrical Engineering Expertise – Deep technical knowledge of electrical systems, interconnect methods, and power infrastructure design.

- Power Transmission and Distribution – Ability to evaluate, design, and oversee high‑voltage electrical systems and grid interconnections.

- Industrial Electrical Distribution – Skilled in configuring and maintaining electrical distribution networks within complex manufacturing environments.

- Project Management & Coordination – Ability to manage complex engineering projects and coordinate across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Technology Center.

- Stakeholder Communication – Strong communication skills to facilitate reviews and manage interfaces such as ISBL/UPI.

- Technology Integration & Evaluation – Skill in selecting and implementing MET, integrating LPP, and evaluating options for optimal design and operability.

- Commissioning & Start‑Up Leadership – Experience leading safe and effective commissioning, start‑up, and transition to operations, including training and updated operating disciplines.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

- Registration or the ability to be registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng).

- Willingness and ability to meet all applicable business‑travel requirements.

- Must be legally able to work in Canada; no visa sponsorship or permanent‑residency support is available.

Additional Notes

- Relocation assistance is not available.

- This role is located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

- 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.

- 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 (401k), 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 Group’s (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 vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

- Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives (e.g., bike to work) (availability varies depending on location)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 at www.dow.com .

Location & Team

- Employs: 500 individuals

- Our footprint: Manufacturing site that produces more than 1.4 million tons per year of products

- Our city: A mid‑sized city along the North Saskatchewan River

- Nearby: Edmonton (15 minutes away) and performing arts and fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre

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