Operations Technician

Date Posted: October 23, 2024
Closing Date: November 6, 2024
Reports To: Shift Supervisor
Duration: Full-time, Temporary

Position Summary

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.

This is a temporary position with an estimated end date of August 31, 2025.

Position Responsibilities

• Competently 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.

Position Qualifications

Experience and Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineer certification required.
• Active progression towards the next class of Power Engineer certification is an asset.
• Two-year post-secondary diploma in Power Engineering Technology is preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in a petrochemical plant, refinery, or other related industrial setting, with previous experience in water treatment processes, high-pressure steam generation, or steam/methane reforming being an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Competencies

• Customer focused; dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Communicates with all relevant stakeholders in various ways to ensure a clear understanding of all vital information.
• Independently motivated with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with time management, prioritization, and planning skills.
• Independently motivated and results-driven with a demonstrated ability to consistently meet identified goals and achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Capable of resolving issues independently within a changing and evolving work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage ambiguity and stress, including the ability to successfully respond to competing and shifting priorities.
• Sound judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude combined with a strong safety-orientation within daily work activities.

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