Job statistics for Process Safety Engineer
- Days open
- 10 days
- Expected tenure
- 4.6 years
- Estimated salary
- $97,000
- Based on Mid-level seniority, the Energy & process industry and Canada market rates.
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Process Safety Engineer
Job description
About the role
- Use your experience in a challenging role!
- Work within a collaborative team environment!
About the Opportunity
The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for leading and maintaining the site's Process Safety Management (PSM), risk management, and loss prevention programs to identify, assess, and reduce major accident hazards.
The role provides technical expertise in , hazard analysis, risk assessment, functional safety, management of change, and incident learning to help ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the Medicine Hat facility while supporting Methanex's commitment to Responsible Care and continuous improvement.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's Process Safety Management (PSM), risk management, and loss prevention programs to reduce and manage operational risk
- Provide technical expertise in process hazard analysis, risk assessment, Major Accident Hazard (MAH) management, functional safety, and Safety Critical Element governance
- Facilitate and support hazard and risk studies, including HAZOP, LOPA, risk assessments, consequence modelling, and fire hazard analyses, ensuring risks are effectively managed to ALARP principles
- Monitor process safety performance through KPI tracking, analysis, reporting, and the identification of improvement opportunities
- Provide process safety support for projects, plant modifications, turnarounds, Management of Change (MOC) activities, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
- Lead or support investigations of process safety incidents, identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and promote organizational learning through effective follow-up and implementation
- Ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and evolving process safety and risk management expectations
- Coordinate and participate in audits, insurance reviews, assessments, and assurance activities, ensuring timely closure and effectiveness of resulting actions
- Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to employees and contractors, and support cross-functional teams in the application of process safety principles and risk management practices
- Demonstrate Methanex values and conduct all activities in accordance with the Responsible Care® ethic, promoting safe, reliable, and sustainable operations
About You
To qualify, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. A minimum of 5 years' experience in chemical manufacturing, process operations, or a technical environment will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), risk management, and loss prevention
- Experience with hazard analysis methodologies (HAZOP/LOPA), functional safety, and major accident hazard management
- Experience leading or facilitating risk assessments, incident investigations, and multidisciplinary hazard studies
- Knowledge of applicable process safety, fire protection, and asset integrity standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering or risk management software
As our ideal candidate, you will bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, along with excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities that will help you succeed in this role.
You will also be highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, making you a great fit for our culture.
This role is responsible for identifying and managing process safety risks, and for supporting the organization's efforts to prevent major incidents through sound risk assessment and hazard management practices.
About the Benefits
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.
Pay and benefits
Receive competitive compensation and benefits with a global leader!
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry-competitive salary along with benefits.
Legal and equal opportunity notices
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 a full-time Process Safety Engineer to join the team in Medicine Hat, AB.
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