Process Safety Engineer
Job No:
147352
Location:
Medicine Hat, Alberta
- Use your engineering experience in a challenging role!
- Work within a collaborative team environment!
- Receive competitive compensation and benefits with a global leader!
About the Organization
Methanex is the world's largest supplier of methanol to major international markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. With the care of the environment as the root of their business, Methanex is a Responsible Care® company committed to the safe, ethical, and environmentally sound management of the chemicals it makes and uses. Responsible Care® is an ethic established by the Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). The Responsible Care® ethic is an integral part of Methanex’s global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.
About the Opportunity
Methanex is currently seeking a full-time Process Safety Engineer to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB.
The Process Safety Engineer leads and maintains a program of continual improvement in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Loss Prevention for the Methanex Medicine Hat site. This position implements and revises management systems through the application of recognized standards and best practices. The role also develops and oversees compliance with the risk management philosophy of the site, conducts risk assessments, and provides advice on operational procedures, design, and maintenance of the plant, related to the PSM program.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
- Tracking and trending site PSM key performance indicators to ensure on-time reporting to management, and early identification of potential issues
- Developing and maintaining knowledge of catastrophic industry incidents with the purpose of applying lessons learned to the local site
- Maintaining awareness of catastrophic threats facing Methanex facilities
- Preparing and delivering PSM awareness training for site personnel and contractors
- Monitoring additions or changes to applicable codes and standards, ensuring any resultant site changes follow the Management of Change process
- Participating in projects with the Technical department to ensure effective application of process safety management principles in regards to plant design and operation
- Participating in risk analysis for a variety of operational and project challenges, including systematically assessing site risk exposures utilizing established risk analysis methods, conducting follow-up of open actions, and ensuring actions are closed out and documented
- Conducting quantitative risk assessment calculations for different risk assessment studies required for the site
- Promoting the implementation of projects and initiatives related to process safety management and loss prevention based on legislative requirements, company initiatives, internal or external incident investigations, and insurance recommendations
- Participating in and leading internal process safety audits and investigations, conducting follow-up of open actions, and ensuring actions are closed out and documented
- Actively participating as a member of the Methanex Global Loss Prevention Team, developing global strategy and policy regarding loss prevention and PSM
- Supporting plant shutdowns and turnarounds with a focus on PSM
About You
In order to qualify for this role, you will need an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline, accompanied by a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation through the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), in addition to a minimum of five years of engineering experience in a petrochemical facility or similar industrial environment (direct experience in the discipline of process safety is an asset). Continuing education in PSM and Loss Prevention, including but not limited to, root cause investigation, process hazard analysis (e.g. HAZOP), and quantitative risk assessments are significant assets.
As our ideal candidate, you will have excellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, which will ensure that you have a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Your collaborative nature and your prioritization, organization, and detail-oriented skills will ensure your success in this role, as you work effectively amongst competing priorities and deadlines. In addition, you possess sound judgment demonstrated by an ability to make valuable decisions and recommendations based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, and experience.
Above all, you are adaptable and motivated, with a demonstrated ability to consistently exceed identified goals, and superior analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with an ongoing commitment to professional development.
About the Benefits
Building on our core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism, our corporate culture encourages communication and teamwork and rewards employees for creativity and innovation.
We are also very active in supporting educational and training/development initiatives. We sponsor scholarships and co-op programs at local colleges and universities as well as hands-on training programs at our manufacturing facilities.
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry-competitive salary along with benefits.
Join this thriving and team-focused market leader today and expand your experience with a new challenge - Apply Now!
To apply, please complete the online application form below. Once you have answered the questions, please click NEXT and you will be instructed to attach your resume on the following page. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on February 18, 2022.