- Leverage your technical expertise in a dynamic and impactful role
- Collaborate with a skilled team to drive innovation and efficiency
- Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits with a global industry leader
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.
Methanex is currently seeking an Operations Technician to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB, on a full-time basis.
The Operations Technician works in the areas of utilities and product storage to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent plant operations, in compliance with relevant safety codes, government regulations, and product quality standards. The Operator Technician is expected to pursue further training and certifications for advancement within Methanex Medicine Hat's progression system.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
- Operating, monitoring, starting up, and shutting down boilers and related plant equipment using computerized and manual systems
- Monitoring alarms, gauges, instruments, and operating conditions to ensure safe and efficient plant performance
- Isolating and locking out mechanical and electrical equipment for maintenance, inspection, and repair activities
- Testing, regenerating, and maintaining water treatment systems to ensure a continuous supply of demineralized water
- Collecting and analyzing boiler water samples and supporting chemical treatment processes
- Maintaining operational logs, developing isolation packages, and submitting maintenance work requests
- Coordinating maintenance and operational activities with cross-functional departments and contractors
- Taking preventive and corrective actions to minimize equipment failures, safety incidents, and environmental impacts
- Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, safety standards, and site-specific operational policies
- Supporting emergency response activities, safety meetings, and incident reporting processes
- Training, mentoring, and orienting new employees and summer students on procedures and safe work practices
- Completing ongoing technical training and certification requirements within Methanex’s progression system
To qualify, you will need a 3rd Class Power Engineer certification and a two-year post-secondary diploma in Power Engineering Technology. Experience in a petrochemical plant, refinery, or related industrial environment will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Active progression toward the next class of Power Engineer certification
- Experience with water treatment processes, high-pressure steam generation, or steam/methane reforming
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based applications
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required
- Experience working within regulated industrial environments and safety standards
- Familiarity with ABSA, ASME, OHS, CSA, and environmental compliance requirements
As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities in a dynamic operational setting. A positive attitude, sound judgement, strong safety mindset, and commitment to continuous learning will make you a strong cultural fit within the organization.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a motivated and safety-focused operations professional looking to grow their technical career within a leading industrial environment while contributing to reliable, efficient, and compliant plant operations.
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, along with 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 and cover letter as a single document.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by 4 p.m. on June 4, 2026.
