• Apply your academic learnings and skills in a challenging engineering 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 Graduate in Training, Electrical/Process/Mechanical Engineering to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB. 

The Graduate in Training program is a two-year development and training program, following which the position evolves into a discipline-specific engineering role. Anticipated commencement is May 2023 for candidates currently completing their final year of studies; earlier commencement will be considered for those candidates having already graduated in the preceding two years since May 2021.  

As a Graduate in Training, you will have the unique opportunity to apply the learnings from your post-secondary engineering studies in a hands-on industrial environment where the protection of people and the environment is a primary focus. You will develop a sound base of technical expertise within your engineering discipline, while also working on challenging cross-functional assignments that will expose you to the entirety of our engineering processes and wider business operations. Designed to foster your professional growth, build your technical depth, and enhance your leadership abilities, the program will develop your knowledge and understanding of the overall business and prepare you for greater accountabilities.

The Graduate in Training program is open to graduates from the engineering disciplines of chemical/process, mechanical, and electrical. 

Graduate Process Engineer 

You will be assigned a selection of process engineering work – from taking part in energy efficiency projects to solving plant-related process issues or working with static and rotating equipment. You will monitor and evaluate the operation of critical equipment using computer-generated modeling, provide process calculations for modifications and plant design, and support projects at various stages from design to close out through the provision of process engineering expertise and project management support. You will learn about and participate in risk assessment and process hazard analysis, and working within a skilled team, you will develop solutions and complete designs to international standards.  

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

You will gain exposure to a mixture of mechanical engineering tasks throughout the Medicine Hat plant, including energy efficiency projects, piping modifications, and working with static and rotating equipment. You will learn how various mechanical systems work within a major petrochemical facility and develop solutions related to mechanical systems. Working within an experienced team, you will start by assisting with projects and soon move up to managing them from start to finish – enhancing your technical and project management experience. 

Graduate Electrical Engineer

You will contribute to a variety of electrical and instrumentation engineering activities related to the design and modification of control systems that improve the reliability, safety, and performance of site equipment. You will be exposed to the design stages of research, estimating, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. Working collaboratively within a talented team, you will first support and then move on to coordinating and facilitating projects. You will coordinate with a variety of departments, oversee contractors, and participate on one or more site teams, allowing you to develop a solid understanding of the wider business.

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need an undergraduate degree in chemical/process/mechanical/electrical engineering, to be completed by May 2023 or within the preceding 24 months.

The following competencies are considered strong assets: 

• Previous team collaboration and/or leadership experience in an academic, extra-curricular, or employment environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Some awareness of safety culture within an industrial environment
• Some understanding of project management fundamentals 

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 February 21, 2023.