Environmental Operations Practicum Students

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About you and this role - What you would do in this role

Dow Chemical Canada in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, is seeking qualified individuals for the Environmental Operations Summer Practicum Student position

Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.
- Operating assigned equipment/systems within Environmental Operations in Fort Saskatchewan
- Working with other Environmental Operations staff to ensure compliance with environmental requirements
- Monitoring, operating, and reporting on environmental systems including industrial and domestic wastewater, potable water, firewater, storm water, groundwater remediation and treatment, landfarm, landfill and offsite waste management
- Following Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned areas.
- Operating and field checking equipment. Monitor environmental conditions, equipment and control systems.
- Performing tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List. E.g. Field checks, equipment preparation, samples etc.
- Using trouble shooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)
- Currently enrolled or have completed Water and Wastewater Technician Program.
- Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore, the student must be able to supply their own reliable transportation.
- Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
- A class 5 driver's license.
- A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada on a permanent basis.

The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:

- 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.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

- Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals.
- Demonstrates excellent decision-making skills, ability to prioritize appropriately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to communicate with a diverse population which is spread across the site.
- Strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
- Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
- Strong Work Ethic.
- Understand issues that impact company environmental goals.
- Strong Interpersonal, Facilitative, and Organizational skills.
- Effectively manages multiple competing priorities.
- Able to work with independently with mínimal supervision within an empowered team environment.
- Have a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.

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