POSITION SUMMARY

The Graduate in Training – Process Engineer role is a growth and career development opportunity within Methanex and the Engineering job family. Whilst the Graduate in Training (GiT) Program focus is on providing graduates with the knowledge and skills for the technical elements of the role, the program also provides graduates cross-functional assignments. The GiT will rotate to different departments for exposure to the entire engineering function and processes, as well as the wider Methanex business operation.
The Process GiT provides effective process and utilities engineering services to Methanex Geismar in order to achieve daily operational excellence and to drive down unit cost of production, improve production capability, and/or minimize overall risk of harm to people, risk of harm to the environment or risk of lost production.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to liaise appropriately with internal and external clients, agencies and stakeholders at all levels.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work within in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimum supervision.
• Capacity to exercise sound judgment; initiative; and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in working with process engineering software packages such as HYSYS.
• Competent user of standard computing packages (e.g. Microsoft Office).

• Supports the Process Engineering Lead or designate to ensure an effective Process Engineering service is consistently provided to the Operations Department to achieve daily excellence in the areas of plant operation, reliability, safety, productivity, and efficiency
• Provides process engineering support for plant changes using the Management of Change process
• Identifies, evaluates and executes continuous improvement opportunities to drive down unit cost of production, improve production capability and/or minimize overall risk of harm to people and the environment
• Participates in hazard/risk reviews. Acts as a leader at review meetings for projects in line with experience
• Reviews Technical and Operating procedures to achieve competency in the process
• Supports project development utilizing the Manufacturing Capital Management Process (MCMP)
• Ensures compliance with the requirements of PSM to minimize overall risk of harm to people, harm to the environment or loss prevention through timely close out of assigned PSM element corrective actions
• Applies and incorporates appropriate PSM design standards and/or lessons learned during the project design process
• Demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect, and professionalism
• Participates in organized social responsibility projects.
• Conducts all business in a manner which supports the Responsible Care® ethic.