• Apply your academic learnings and skills in a challenging role!
• Build your technical depth and foster your professional growth in 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 Asset Integrity Student to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB. This is a temporary, summer position commencing in May 2023 through to the end of August 2023. It is open to students who are currently enrolled in post-secondary studies and will be returning to studies upon completion of the summer term. This position is based on a 9/80 compressed work schedule. 

Working under the guidance of the Chief Inspector, the Asset Integrity Student works with the Inspections team to ensure the integrity of all pressure equipment on site. The student will be mentored by other inspection personnel and will gain hands-on experience in the integrity industry.

Some responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist the Inspection team with site maintenance activities, technical writing, inspection data entry, and various administrative responsibilities
• Coordinate Nondestructive Examinations (NDE) and Inspection contractors to perform inspections throughout the facility
• Assist in building quality control packages for field work and shop fabrication in compliance with all ABSA requirements
• Witness pressure testing of new pressure equipment and repaired pressure equipment  
• Assist with walk-downs of field equipment, corrosion monitoring data, and periodic assessments of static equipment
• Receive recently serviced pressure relief devices in accordance with the Methanex pressure equipment integrity manual
• Receive and track all Material Test Reports and verify to with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section II
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Adhere to all Methanex health, safety, and environmental policies

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need to have successfully completed first-year studies within a Mechanical Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, or Materials Engineering Technology program.

The following competencies are considered strong assets: 

• Mechanical aptitude is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

As our ideal candidate, you will have excellent 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, time management, and detail-oriented skills will ensure your success in this role, as you work effectively amongst competing priorities and deadlines.

Above all, you are adaptable and motivated, with a demonstrated ability to consistently exceed identified goals by utilizing superior analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with a 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 and 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. 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, cover letter, and transcript as a single document.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on March 10, 2023.