2025-2026 Canada Operations Co-op – FALL POSTING

Dow•Fort Saskatchewan, AB

25d•Onsite

About The Position

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: 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 (8, 12, or 16 month is preferred), 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 include opportunities at: Fort Saskatchewan (near Edmonton) Current Co-op positions available at Dow include: 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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
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.

Responsibilities

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
new technology implementation
providing technical expertise in areas such as maintenance & reliability as well as production operations and project engineering
chemical plant operations
process improvements
predictive maintenance
failure analysis
vessel & Piping design
power plant operations
MCC/Transformer/Switchgear design
electrical instrumentation troubleshooting and problem solving
motor control