Static Equipment Inspector | FS2

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Position: Static Equipment Inspector | FS2

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

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.

About You and this Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity to be part of Fort Saskatchewan’s Path2Zero Program as a Static Equipment Inspector supporting the FS2 Ethylene Cracking facility. This role will work closely with the FS2 Mechanical Integrity Commissioning & Start-up (C&SU) Lead and be part of the Fixed Equipment team within FS2’s Maintenance C&SU Team.

In this role, you are expected to have an owner’s inspector mindset and the knowledge and ability to provide technical guidance and oversight to the inspections programs in Alberta. You will act as an Owner User Inspector for pressure vessels and piping, working under Dow’s Pressure Equipment Integrity Manual and Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard (GMISS), to ensure equipment quality and mechanical integrity. Additionally, you will work in a dynamic, team environment with support from both on-site and global technical resources.

The position will begin within the existing asset base as an Owner User Inspector within the Alberta Operations Maintenance Organization, will transition to the FS2 Static Equipment Inspector role in early 2026, and will become the FS2 Owner User Inspector after project completion. This position is located in Fort Saskatchewan.

Owner User Inspector Responsibilities:

• Performs inspection activities as per procedures, dispositions and reports results for pressure and non-pressure equipment.
• Maintains records of inspection for pressure equipment including input to the summary report for ABSA.
• Acts as Owner’s Inspector for vessel and piping construction and for Owner User Program certified repairs; this includes reviewing and signing off contractor inspection reports.
• Schedules equipment inspections and repairs with maintenance and turnaround coordinators.
• Responsible for inspection activities and supervision of contract inspection personnel.
• Monitors process conditions and ensures that inspection requirements are adjusted as required to accommodate process changes.
• Ensures contract organizations supplying services on pressure equipment have the required authority and approvals to perform the work.
• Ensures regulatory inspections are scheduled and completed within the approved timelines and intervals; ensures deferrals are in place and approved if unable to meet these deadlines.
• Provides technical subject matter expertise on both routine and non-routine pressure and non-pressure equipment failures and degradation.

FS2 Static Equipment Inspector Responsibilities:

• Be part of Maintenance C&SU Fixed Equipment team and conduct C&SU activities of fixed equipment working under direction of FS2 GMISS C&SU Lead.
• Support in coordination with Construction and Site Valve Shop for Relief Device quality inspection per Dow’s PSV handling procedures.
• Perform baseline thickness measurement for equipment registered with ABSA as per Dow’s Pressure Equipment Integrity Manual.
• Perform Initial Installation Inspection of ABSA & GMISS Vessels, Piping, and Relief Devices and document on inspection forms.
• Perform commissioning activities of spring supports and complete spring support inspection checklists.
• Support in completing ABSA & GMISS registration forms.
• Support in collecting required equipment documentation from Engineering and Construction.
• Support in Equipment Preservation Plan by field auditing fixed equipment scope.
• Support in development of equipment Gasket & Bolting Reference Sheets.

Qualifications

• API 510 and/or 570 Certification.
• Must currently possess an ABSA In-Service Pressure Piping and Pressure Vessel Certificate of Competency or willing & able to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• CGSB / SNT Level 1 in UT Certification.
• A minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to safely work in a plant environment, meet physical demands, work at elevated heights, and comfortably use PPE and safety equipment.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any type of permanent residency support.

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical, Material, or Welding Technologist Graduate of a recognized Two Year Technical Institute Program.
• National Board In-service Inspector Commission Certification covering inspection of Boilers.
• CGSB / SNT Level I or II in UT, RT, PT, and/or MT.
• API 653, 580 Certification.
• Technical / Engineering Drawings - Read and interpret drawings to evaluate inspection plans and execute strategies.
• Detail-Oriented - Pick up on small discrepancies during visual inspection and in turnover documentation to ensure equipment meets regulatory codes and standards.
• Proactive Problem Solving - Focus on preventing potential issues before they become problems and target root causes when implementing solutions.
• Communication - Use written and verbal communication skills to update maintenance, operations, and engineering groups effectively and solicit support and feedback on inspection results.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• 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, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

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.