Upstream Engineering Students

 About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.  We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together. Come be part of ExxonMobil Canada Energy. Our offices are located on the East Coast of Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland with a workforce of nearly 250 people and two world class offshore production assets. What role you will play in our team Seeking engineering co-op students for our upstream operations in Newfoundland. Students will have the opportunity to support two world-class offshore facilities, Hibernia and Hebron, and will be working alongside some of the most talented Engineers in the industry. Each student will receive a dedicated mentor experienced in your assigned area and will receive work items which are integral to our safe and reliable offshore operations. The selected individuals also will work at our new, open-concept office in St. John’s, Newfoundland, a space which is focused on collaboration, efficiency, safety and fun Our St. John’s office boasts a brand new gym facility, free parking, and a large eating area on each floor to socialize with your peers and meet others in the building. The building also has several areas with advanced remote operations capabilities, enabled by an onshore to offshore fiber-optic link. This opens up some truly unique experiences for our students where they can observe and support real-time production, drilling and logistics operations, seeing the immediate impact they can make from 350km away What you will do Potential positions could include: Hibernia and/or Hebron Asset Engineering Assistant As a part of the Asset Technical Engineering team(s), you will be supporting day-to-day operations with a broad range of responsibilities covering anything from daily process optimization to brownfield project development. Work environment and tasks will be technical and exciting, including items such as:Interacting with Operations, Maintenance and other Engineers to collaboratively address key technical and business prioritiesOptimizing and troubleshooting using computer modeling of oil, gas, and water pipeline networks and facilitiesApplying innovative ideas and digital solutions to the continuous improvement of offshore operationsFacilitating scoping, cost estimating, scheduling and execution of facilities projectsAnalyzing of production data to characterize flow behaviorAnalyzing options for improving production, product quality, efficiency and safetyAssisting the technical team in implementing effective solutions to health, safety, and environmental improvementsReviewing and compiling information from engineering standards and other resourcesParticipating in technical reviews of engineering documentation and construction drawingsAssisting in Hazard and Operability Studies and other risk analyses. Surface Engineering Assistant As a part of the Surface Engineering team, you will be supporting items such as near and long-term equipment integrity management, troubleshooting, and reliability assurance, among other opportunities. Expect broad technical exposure to various Engineering disciplines, working alongside subject matter experts, including potential options in Mechanical, Process, and/or Electrical. Tasks may include items such as:Interacting with Operations, Maintenance and other Engineers to collaboratively address key technical and business prioritiesSupporting effective implementation, application and continuous improvement of the Facility Integrity Management Program, including consideration of how advances in technology can be leveraged to improve the operationIdentifying improvement opportunities, articulate technical / business challenges, and provide technical solutionsCompleting Engineering studies to address reliability or integrity issues, including preliminary scoping, cost estimating, scheduling and working economics for projects related to safety, reliability, optimization or facility integrityParticipating in project development utilizing Engineering practices, processes, tools and proceduresAssisting the technical team in implementing effective solutions to health, safety, and environmental issuesAssisting in Hazard and Operability Studies and other risk analysesDrilling & Wellwork Engineering Assistant As a part of the Wells team, you will be supporting Drilling and/or Wellwork operations. Tasks will be dynamic and fast-paced supporting active rig-lines, wellwork programs, and upgrades projects, where safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement are key in delivering on team objectives. Tasks may include items such as:Real-time monitoring of active drill wells, including cost/time performance, drilling fluid properties, directional profile progress and torque/dragAnalyzing and optimizing various drilling rig componentsModeling of drilling fluid networks and facilitiesAssisting Drilling and Wellwork operations in real-time technical problem solving and troubleshootingImplementing effective solutions to health, safety and environmental issuesEvaluating drilling alternatives and proposal of recommended practicesReviewing and evaluating wells to identify opportunities to improve production or lower costsGenerating well cost estimates for performing remedial/diagnostic wellworkRunning modeling software to better understand well design and performance Development Engineering Assistant As a part of the Development Engineering team, you will be working with cross functional teams including reservoir and production engineers, offshore operations, project engineering, drilling and geoscience to assist in the identification and capture of near and long term value. Tasks may include items such as:Support engineers in technology development (digital and other technologies) across facility and subsurface workflowsSupport the coordination and management of technology opportunities and the efforts of Company, IT and Contractors to meet objectivesSupport reservoir engineers with the identification of opportunities to enhance asset performance while maintaining regulatory obligationsSupport the development of reservoir simulation models to evaluate depletion plans and apply fundamental reservoir engineering skills in reservoir characterization, development planning, fluid analysis, and secondary recovery for optimal asset developmentIdentify key reservoir uncertainties and provide recommendations to mitigate development risksIntegrate available data with geoscientists and other engineers (reservoir, production, and facilities) to develop technically sound subsurface recommendationsProjects & Integrity Engineering Assistant As a part of the Eastern Canadian Projects & Integrity team, you will be working with engineers throughout the company as well as our Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Maintenance (EPCM) Contractors to execute safety, reliability, and volumes uplift projects on each of the Hibernia and Hebron platforms. Tasks may include items such as:Completing Engineering studies to address reliability or integrity issues, including preliminary scoping, cost estimating, scheduling and working economics for projects related to safety, reliability, optimization or facility integrityAssisting the technical team in implementing effective solutions to health, safety, and environmental issuesSupport the coordination and management of Projects and the efforts of Company and Contractors to meet project objectivesInterface with Company (i.e. SMEs) and Contractor resources for resolution of project issuesDevelop Project Management deliverables and obtain appropriate sign offsSupport the preparation of Gate and Check Point packages and leads review meetings including required follow-upCoordinate required AFEs, purchase orders, requisitions, etc. and monitor and control project cost and scheduleSteward MOCs through project execution and coordinate project close out activities Risk & Operations Integrity Engineering Assistant As a part of the Safety Security Health Environment (SSHE) and External Affairs team, you will be supporting day-to-day operations with a broad range of responsibilities in areas such as safety engineering, operations integrity, risk analysis, and sustainability. Work environment and tasks will be technical and exciting, including items such as:Interacting with Hibernia and Hebron Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Wells teams to collaboratively address key operations integrity, technical and business prioritiesContributing to risk analyses such as risk screenings, HAZOPS, quantitative risk assessment processesSupporting the real time understanding of critical safeguard health related to higher consequence process safety scenarios Supporting the development of Regulatory Query Forms, including the review and compilation of regulations, technical standards, and other resourcesSupporting the engagement with the Certifying Authority to maintain the Certificates of FitnessSupporting sustainability and emission reduction efforts including contributing to projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving environmental reporting methodologiesIdentifying improvement opportunities, articulate operations integrity challenges, and provide technical solutions If there is a particular role you are interested in, please indicate this in your cover letter.About you Skills and Qualifications University Engineering student available for a work term beginning in May 2026Currently enrolled in a University Engineering program and returning to full-time studies after the work termTo be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application Preferred Qualifications/ Experience Strong communication skills, including interface with internal and external stakeholders and contractorsCommitment to safety on and off the jobExcellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to work with a minimal supervision and in a team-based environmentPrevious petroleum industry experience is considered beneficial, but not essentialDemonstrated leadership and strong academic skillsInitiative, independence and accountability for tasks and understanding impacts on the businessWork schedule: Full Time Start date: May 4, 2026　Location: St Johns, NL Work Term: 4 MonthsOther Considerations We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.In accordance with the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, first consideration for employment will be given to qualified persons who meet the residency requirements of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador set out in the Elections Act, 1991, S.N.L. 1992 c. 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