Summer Intern – Assistant Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted: June 26, 2023
Closing Date: July 23, 2023
Location: New Plymouth
Duration: Fixed-Term

Position Summary

To provide mechanical engineering support for a plant piping change using the Plant Change Request

(PCR) process and support updating of Methanex NZ piping specifications.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical Project Engineers in the engineering and construction planning of plant piping
• changes.
• Engineering tasks to be completed using mechanical engineering knowledge to assist in the
• completion of PCR work. This includes piping design using established Codes and Standards, both
• by hand as well as by using current design software.
• Continue with the development of revised piping specifications to optimise engineering and
• construction of future piping projects ensuring these align with modern best practices.
• Complete all tasks in a professional manner whilst ensuring compliance with Methanex policies
• and procedures.
• Gain an insight into the production of Methanol and be involved in the day to day operation of a
• petro-chemical facility.
• Working within a dynamic mechanical team as well as a multidiscipline team of Instrument,
• Electrical and Process Engineers, as well as with Operations and Maintenance departments.
• Working side by side with experienced engineers to further enhance technical and project
• management experience.
• Exposure to the various mechanical engineering facets at our facility, such as:

1. Piping design and specifications
2. Pipe stressing
3. Inspection and non-destructive testing
4. Static equipment design and operation
5. Rotating equipment design and operation

Position Qualifications

• Decision Making
• Ethics and Values
• Problem Solving
• Well organised
• Results driven and goal orientated
• Communicates well within own group and other departments
• Adapts well to change
• Completed 2nd or 3rd year of Mechanical Engineering degree
• Competent in MSOffice suite of products
• Ability to pick up new software systems in the workplace
• The role will introduce the candidate to a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• as well as AutoPIPE (piping design software)
• NZ Drivers License and access to a vehicle as there is no public transport available to work site

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Applications close Sunday, 23 July 2023 NZT

Please note: Methanex only accepts online job applications that are submitted through our careers page

at https://www.methanex.com/careers/current-opportunities

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