Summer Intern - Research & Innovation (Static Equipment)

Position Summary

To advance front-end research and development in heat exchanger technologies, with a focus on optimising cleaning methods, inspection techniques, and strategies for repair and replacement to enhance operational efficiency and asset longevity.

Responsibilities

• Review and research existing Methanex practices for cleaning and inspection of heat exchanger tubes
• Identify opportunities for rationalisation at sites
• Research current state of the art methodologies on heat exchanger inspection and cleaning to ensure Methanex is leveraging best available technology
• Establish effectiveness of existing Methanex practice and opportunities for improvements
• Develop matrix of suitable inspection technologies for different tube metallurgies and ranking of preference/effectiveness (leverage existing guidance)
• Develop tube bundle replacement strategy for heat exchangers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Completed 2nd or 3rd Year of Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Decision Making
• Strong software and coding skills
• Analytical and research experience
• Results driven, and goal orientated
• Well organised
• Communicates well within own group and other departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to pick up and learn new programming languages
• Available transport to Methanex site in Motunui required (public transport is not available)

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Applications close Sunday, 10 August 2025 NZST