• Use your technical experience in a challenging role!
• Put your expertise 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 Operations Technician to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB.

The Operations Technician ensures that plant operations are safe, efficient, consistent, and compliant with relevant safety codes, government regulations, and product quality standards. The Operator works in reforming, compression, distillation, water treatment field, and in utilities and product storage areas.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out the duties and complete identified routines required for safe care and operation of assigned areas within the methanol manufacturing plant, in accordance with Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) power engineering regulations and operations standards
• Identify and report process or equipment issues that could interfere with plant safety initiatives and production targets or goals
• Respond to plant emergencies in a safe and effective manner
• Communicate effectively with the shift supervisor and operations team members, as well as orientate and train other team members, as required
• Complete required training activities in accordance with the site Operations Progression, Training, and Competency program to support ongoing professional development and advancement as a member of the operations team
• Demonstrate our organization's core values of trust, respect, integrity, and professionalism in the execution of the role’s functions, comply with site Responsible Care policies and procedures, and actively participate in associated programs

About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum 3rd Class Power Engineer certification. Active progression toward the next class of Power Engineer certification or a two-year post-secondary diploma in Power Engineering Technology is preferred. Possessing 5 or more years of experience in a petrochemical plant, refinery, or another related industrial setting, with previous experience in water treatment processes, high-pressure steam generation, or steam/methane reforming would be an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications, along with a valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required for this role.

As our ideal candidate, you will have excellent communication skills as well as a customer-focused mentality, which will ensure you successfully meet the expectations of internal and external customers while also gaining their trust and respect. Your collaborative nature and your prioritization, organization, interpersonal, and detail-oriented skills will ensure your success in this role, as you work effectively in a changing and evolving work environment.

You are adaptable and motivated, with safety as your number one priority, while being independently motivated and results-driven while meeting identified goals and achieving results with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage ambiguity and stress, including the ability to successfully respond to competing and shifting priorities will ensure your success in this role.

Above all, you must be a positive, strong team player who is results-oriented, with superior problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills while also demonstrating 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 April 14, 2023.