• 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 Engineering Co-op Student to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB. 

This is a temporary co-op student position commencing May 2023 for 8 to 12 months in duration. It is open to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree program and will be returning to their program upon the completion of their co-op work term. 

Working within the Technical department, the co-op student will support the Engineering and Projects group on project development and execution for the local portfolio. This will include learning the Methanex MOC process, capital project systems, and interacting with local contractors responsible for project execution and mechanical completion.

Some responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Utilize basic concepts on conceptual studies for capital projects, feasibility studies, cost and schedule management
• Understand and complete “as build” drawings, as well as typical project documentation
• Provide support to the engineering department on day-to-day small projects

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need to be currently enrolled and have successfully completed your second or third-year studies in an undergraduate engineering program.

The following competencies are considered strong assets: 

• Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software; the ability to build new and modify existing drawings
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

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.