• 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 a Process Engineering Summer Student to join our team in Medicine Hat, AB, on a 4-month term.

Reporting to the Process Engineering team, this temporary four-month opportunity provides hands-on experience supporting plant operations, process performance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a safety-focused industrial environment. 

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

• Supporting process engineers in monitoring plant performance, operating conditions, and key parameters
• Gathering and analyzing data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Assisting with troubleshooting process issues under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Contributing to the development and updating of process documentation, procedures, and reports
• Supporting process safety initiatives, including participating in hazard reviews and risk assessments
• Tracking and documenting Process Safety Management (PSM) actions and follow-ups
• Assisting with calculations, basic modelling, and technical analysis for process-related projects
• Participating in turnaround and outage planning and execution activities
• Conducting field walkdowns to collect operational data and verify plant conditions
• Applying fundamental process engineering principles in a practical industrial setting
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support multiple projects and build technical knowledge
• Adhering to Methanex safety standards and Responsible Care® principles, including participating in safety programs

About You

To qualify, you will need to be currently enrolled in a Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering degree program and have completed at least your second or third year of study. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale will also be essential.

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

• Basic understanding of process engineering principles and fundamentals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Exposure to process simulation or modelling tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS)
• Demonstrated interest in process safety, plant operations, or industrial environments

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with effective communication and teamwork abilities. You bring learning agility, curiosity, and initiative, and can manage competing priorities while remaining adaptable and open to feedback.

This is a hands-on, learning-focused opportunity suited to a motivated and detail-oriented student eager to gain practical experience in a dynamic industrial environment while contributing to safe and efficient plant operations.

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.