• 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 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 an Engineering Summer Student - Mechanical/Instrument & Electrical to join our team in Medicine Hat, AB, on a 4-month term.

Reporting to the Engineering team, this role supports plant operations by assisting with technical, analytical, and field-based activities while gaining hands-on experience with mechanical, instrumentation, control, and electrical systems in an industrial environment.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting engineers with technical tasks and field-based activities related to plant operations and equipment
• Monitoring equipment and system performance and identifying improvement opportunities
• Assisting with troubleshooting activities under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Supporting engineering projects through data collection, tracking, documentation, and coordination
• Preparing and updating technical documentation, drawings, and reports
• Assisting in developing scopes of work, schedules, and basic cost estimates
• Supporting Management of Change (MOC) and Manufacturing Capital Management Process (MCMP) documentation and tracking
• Participating in turnaround and outage planning and execution activities
• Collecting and analyzing operational and maintenance data to support engineering decisions
• Conducting field walkdowns and inspections to assess equipment condition and gather information
• Supporting reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams while applying fundamental engineering principles in a practical environment

About You

To qualify, you will need to be currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related engineering degree program, along with completion of at least your second or third year of study at an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Exposure to engineering tools or systems such as CAD software, DCS/PLC, or other analysis tools
• Demonstrated interest in industrial operations, maintenance, or plant environments
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles relevant to mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation disciplines

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with effective communication and teamwork abilities that enable you to collaborate across disciplines. You are highly organized, able to manage priorities and meet deadlines, and demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and curious engineering student looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic industrial setting while building a strong foundation for a future career in engineering.

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.

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 April 30, 2026.