Mechanical / Reliability Engineering Student - May 2026

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada's energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

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Come be part of the Upstream Technical Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB

As a student engineering intern in Imperial's Surface and Mine Technical organization, you will support the Kearl oilsands operation. Your role will involve closely working with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical groups to design and implement engineering solutions related to the surface facilities at the Mine.  The role may also support the Reliability engineering organization in completed failure analysis investigations and improving equipment strategies to ensure the long term safe and effective performance of both plant and mine mobile equipment.

• Technical site support for day-to-day unit issues, opportunities identification, and short-term engineering initiatives
• Support facilities surveillance, unit troubleshooting, optimization
• Provide technical support for production downtime and/or process safety events.
• Design, specify, deploy, and sustain facilities designs leveraging Kearl's design practices/tools
• Conduct and support Root Cause Failure Investigations for Reliability Events
• Conduct Reliability bad actor identification and analysis for various Mine and Plant Business Teams and equipment
• Support and progress Equipment Strategy improvements for mine mobile and plant equipment to improve Reliability.
• Collaborate with key Business Team stakeholders (Operations, Maintenance, Reliability and Technical)
• This is Calgary based on a regular 5/2 schedule (Monday to Friday).
• This role reports to the Reliability Engineering Supervisor, with primary direction from the Kearl Business Teams

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Mining engineering
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• Ability to accurately analyze information
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Embracing a culture of equity,, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be available for a 12 to 16 months term assignment

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results-oriented individuals who are energized by working with people and by achieving superior results
• Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documents
• Experience with related computer software applications (e.g. AutoCad, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Applications (word, excel, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
• Previous industry experience is considered beneficial, but not essential
• Able to work individually, as well as in a team situation, with minimal supervision.

Start date: May, 2026

Location: Calgary, AB

Work Term: 12 to 16 Months

• 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.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

Application deadline: January 16, 2026

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

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Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Job ID: 82502