Mine/Plant Engineering Student

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.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions 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.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs.

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

Are you passionate about automation, and enjoy working in a highly collaborative and challenging environment? We currently have an opportunity with our Kearl automation team working to support our two large oilsands plants. Working in our team, you'll support day to day engineering challenges related to plant automation/Mine Automation, with the objective of optimizing safety, reliability and production.

• Provide efficient and effective support to autonomous operations while enhancing overal application usage via the examination of current practices and implemented solutions.
• Investigate and find solutions to any truck stoppage issues in the field.
• Optimization of application and field operations
• Help develop Standard Procedures for Deliverables and Engineering/Design Specifications
• Ensure necessary mine data is provided to the corporate network in a reliable and secure manner.

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor Degree program in Mining, Computer, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
• Previous engineering or field experience considered an asset
• Able to work independently in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Experience with Windows, MS Office, Active Directory
• Programming knowledge such as python, VBA, powershell, SQL
• Basic TCP/IP networking knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preference for candidates with IT/OT experience.
• Preference for candidates with past mine planning experience

Start date: January, 2026

Work Term: 16 months (may consider 12 months)

Location: Calgary, AB

• We will carefully review your application, recognizing and appreciating the time and effort you put into it. 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: November 4, 2025

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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:82029