Instrument & Electrical Engineer
Date Posted: February 19, 2025
Closing Date: March 19, 2025
Reports To: Engineering Group Lead
Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Position Summary
The Instrument & Electrical Engineer designs and coordinates instrumentation, control systems, and electrical projects across all stages: research, planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout. This role also provides technical expertise to resolve plant issues related to instrumentation, electrical, and control/safety systems.
Position Responsibilities
- Design and modify PLCs, safety PLCs (SIS), DCS, electrical systems, and field devices for projects.
- Size, select, procure, and oversee installation and commissioning of equipment.
- Maintain site instrument database, specification sheets, and electrical layout/logic drawings.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., Maintenance, Operations) to ensure knowledge transfer.
- Develop an understanding of plant equipment design concepts (e.g., pumps, reformers).
- Utilize MOC and MCMP procedures to manage plant changes and project progression.
- Manage projects through all lifecycle stages, ensuring safe and successful completion.
- Provide technical support and guidance on instrumentation, control systems, and electrical systems.
- Participate in hazard meetings, reliability initiatives, and root cause analysis.
- Ensure compliance with Methanex policies, applicable standards, and HR procedures.
- Mentor team members, communicate activities, and support department planning.
- Adhere to relevant codes (e.g., Canadian Electrical Code, ISA, IEC1151) and contribute to Methanex’s global vision.
Position Qualifications
Technical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial controls, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Eligible for or actively pursuing Professional Engineer (P.Eng) status, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with APEGA.
- At least 2 years of experience in control systems, instrumentation, and electrical design.
- In-depth knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with valve and instrument sizing software is an asset.
- Familiarity with Triconex and DeltaV systems is a plus.
- Project management experience is an advantage.
- Experience in gas processing facilities is highly desirable
Competencies
- Adaptable and culturally aware, with the ability to empathize with diverse perspectives.
- Customer-focused, and committed to meeting the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong decision-making skills, leveraging a blend of analysis, experience, and sound judgment.
- Results-driven, capable of managing multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration, diplomacy, and professional relationships.
- Highly committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting tasks and priorities
Apply for Instrument & Electrical Engineer
At Methanex, we believe that having a diverse team and an inclusive workplace creates a better culture, better decisions and a better company. We are committed to a diverse organization that values different perspectives, backgrounds, skills and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs.