Operations Technician, Power Engineering

at  Methanex

• Use your technical experience in a challenging role!
• Put your expertise within a collaborative team environment!
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits with a global leader!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Methanex is currently seeking a full-time Operations Technician to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB. This is a temporary position with an estimated end date of August 31, 2025.
The Operations Technician ensures that plant operations are safe, efficient, consistent, and compliant with relevant safety codes, government regulations, and product quality standards. The Operator works in reforming, compression, distillation, water treatment field areas and in utilities and product storage areas, and actively demonstrates knowledge and competence, in the skills acquired.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out the duties and complete identified routines required for safe care and operation of assigned operating areas within the methanol manufacturing plant, in accordance with Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) power engineering regulations and Methanex operations standards
• Identify and report process or equipment issues that could interfere with plant safety initiatives and production targets or goals
• Respond to plant emergencies in a safe and effective manner
• Communicate effectively with the shift supervisor and operations team members, as well as orientate and train other team members, as required
• Complete required training activities in accordance with the site Operations Progression, Training, and Competency program to support ongoing professional development and advancement as a member of the operations team
• Demonstrate the Methanex core values of trust, respect, integrity, and professionalism in the execution of the role’s functions, comply with site Responsible Care policies and procedures, and actively participate in associated programs

DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY IN THE USE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE AND WEB-BASED APPLICATIONS, ALONG WITH A VALID CLASS 5 DRIVER’S LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.

As our ideal candidate, you will have excellent communication skills as well as a customer-focused mentality, which will ensure you successfully meet the expectations of internal and external customers while also gaining their trust and respect. Your collaborative nature and your prioritization, organization, interpersonal, and detail-oriented skills will ensure your success in this role, as you work effectively in a changing and evolving work environment.
You are adaptable and motivated, with safety as your number one priority, while being independently motivated and results-driven while meeting identified goals and achieving results with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage ambiguity and stress, including the ability to successfully respond to competing and shifting priorities will ensure your success in this role.
Above all, you must be a positive, strong team player who is results-oriented, with superior problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills while also demonstrating an ongoing commitment to professional development.

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Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on June 26, 2024

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Carry out the duties and complete identified routines required for safe care and operation of assigned operating areas within the methanol manufacturing plant, in accordance with Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) power engineering regulations and Methanex operations standards
• Identify and report process or equipment issues that could interfere with plant safety initiatives and production targets or goals
• Respond to plant emergencies in a safe and effective manner
• Communicate effectively with the shift supervisor and operations team members, as well as orientate and train other team members, as required
• Complete required training activities in accordance with the site Operations Progression, Training, and Competency program to support ongoing professional development and advancement as a member of the operations team
• Demonstrate the Methanex core values of trust, respect, integrity, and professionalism in the execution of the role’s functions, comply with site Responsible Care policies and procedures, and actively participate in associated program