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2025-2026 Canada Operations Co-op – SPRING POSTING
2025-2026 Canada Operations Co-op – SPRING POSTINGDow Chemical • Calmar, AB, CA
2025-2026 Canada Operations Co-op – SPRING POSTING

2025-2026 Canada Operations Co-op – SPRING POSTING

Dow Chemical • Calmar, AB, CA
6 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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.

Dow is currently seeking exceptional Undergraduate and Graduate level Engineering students for Co-op opportunities in Dow Canada Operations (aka Manufacturing & Engineering) to start a work assignment during the upcoming terms in the next calendar year.

Assignment timing

  • Spring : start date May 2026
  • Fall (Autumn) : start date Sept 2026

About Operations

The Operations function within Dow is comprised of four unique focus areas that translate business strategies into operations priorities and results. The focus areas are Manufacturing, Technical Expertise & Support (TES), Environmental, Health, & Safety Operations (EH&S), and Emergency Services, & Security (ES&S).

About You

Your job will include a broad range of responsibilities in a variety of different work settings such as chemical plant safety and environmental performance, process operation, optimization, modification, maintenance, and technology implementation. Engineers must use sound technical judgment to enable safe and efficient plant operations. We invite you to help us combine world-class expertise, future-focused technologies, and sustainability to solve global issues. You’ll work as part of a team at Dow and we have many opportunities to address challenging real-world problems.

About the Job

You’ll work either a 4, 8, 12 or 16-month consecutive period provided your performance is satisfactory. Additional works terms beyond the initial period is contingent upon your end of term evaluation, slot availability and school requirements.

Assignment locations

  • Alberta - Prentiss (near Red Deer) and Fort Saskatchewan (near Edmonton)
  • Current Co-op positions available at Dow

    Chemical / Petroleum Engineer

    ( Key Roles : Production, Process, Process Automation, Project Controls, or Improvement Engineer )

    You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel in order to maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities may include such items as manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, yield and process improvements, waste reduction, safety enhancements, process control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation.

    Mechanical Engineer

    ( Key Roles : Production, Hardware Design, Maintenance / Reliability, Project Controls, or Improvement Engineer )

    You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel in order to maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities may include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as production operations and project engineering. Responsibilities may range from chemical plant operations, process improvements, predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and vessel & Piping design to manufacturing process troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, yield and process improvements, waste reduction, safety enhancements, process control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation.

    Electrical Engineer

    ( Key Roles : Production, Hardware Design, Maintenance / Reliability, Project Controls, or Improvement Engineer )

    You will fill one of several technical resource roles where you will provide technical support to plant operating personnel in order to maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Key responsibilities may include providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as power plant production operations and project engineering. Responsibilities may range from power plant operations, process improvements, predictive maintenance, failure analysis, and MCC / Transformer / Switchgear design to electrical instrumentation troubleshooting and problem solving, preventive maintenance, process improvements, safety enhancements, motor control, cost optimization, project management and implementation, equipment design, and new technology implementation.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications :

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical, Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental / Civil or Material Science / Metallurgical Engineering.
  • A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada without Company Sponsorship.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Prefer students that have completed their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of academic studies.
  • Active participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations.
  • A preferred GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent on a 100% scale at your current Canadian based university.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Outstanding work ethic and leadership potential
  • Previous co-op experience is a plus
  • Enrolled in a “Engineers Canada” accredited program
  • Contingencies

  • Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to consistently access their assigned plant site using dependable transportation.
  • 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 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 www.dow.com.

    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 www.dow.com.

    Dow is 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.

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