Global Engineer, Loss Prevention & Manufacturing Risk Management

• Use your experience in a challenging role!
• Work within a collaborative team environment!
• Receive competitive compensation with a global leader!

About the Organization
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 Methanexs global commitment to ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders, wherever Methanex does business.

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About the Opportunity
Methanex is currently seeking a Global Engineer, Loss Prevention & Manufacturing Risk Management to join the team on a full-time basis. This position may be located either in Medicine Hat, Alberta (Canada) or Geismar, Louisiana (USA), please indicate your preference in the application.

The successful candidate will lead efforts to manage and reduce risks related to process safety, property damage, and operational failures. This position is responsible for embedding global risk management standards and ensuring comprehensive loss prevention, process safety, and risk control practices are consistently applied to safeguard both physical and operational assets across all sites. Additionally, the role will support global Responsible Care initiatives by improving risk management data quality and leading the use of an online risk management tool.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Identify and evaluate economic loss and process safety risks
• Collaborate with site teams to inform decisions on risk retention and mitigation based on internal risk profiles
• Analyze historical data on economic losses, process safety incidents & operational risk to uncover trends and insights for risk mitigation and improvement
• Standardize process safety and loss prevention practices, leading the development, review, and dissemination of global standards related to this portfolio
• Monitor site practices, periodically assessing and validating operational practices, physical infrastructure, and fire protection systems to ensure compliance
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to identify and prioritize risk and process safety improvement opportunities
• Implement and improve programs to manage property damage, process safety incidents, and business interruption risks
• Lead the integration of the new online risk management tool
• Develop and deliver training on the risk management tool and broader risk and process safety assessment principles
• Advise on the alignment of risk and process safety assessments across sites for similar threats
• Support major capital projects by advising on loss prevention, process safety measures, and providing technical and underwriting support
• Develop comprehensive reports and dashboards for leadership, summarizing risk levels, process safety performance, and loss prevention activities
• Present risk assessment findings and progress on risk mitigation and process safety efforts to senior management and the board
• Promote a proactive approach to Responsible Care, process safety, and risk management, embedding risk-based decision-making
• Work with global experts in process safety, environmental health, and asset integrity to drive improvements in the Responsible Care program

About You
To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Process Safety, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years experience in process safety, loss prevention, or risk management within a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment is essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of process safety management and loss prevention methodologies (e.g., PHA, HAZOP, LOPA)
• Experience with fire protection systems and assessing operational practices in high-hazard environments
• Proficiency in reviewing design documents and risk management software and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate data into actionable insights
• Ability to drive improvements without direct control over budgets or processes
• Willingness to travel globally as needed

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and influence at all levels of the organization. You are a proactive problem solver, driven by a commitment to safety and operational excellence, and have a collaborative mindset that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Above all, you must possess exceptional problem-solving, critical/conceptual thinking, and troubleshooting skills, while also demonstrating an ongoing commitment to professional development.

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.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you can expect an industry-competitive salary.

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 below. 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 October 29, 2024.

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