Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead

Exxon Mobil; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work hours & work from home

Training & mentorship

ERG groups

Job summary

Imperial is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Edmonton-based Engineering team. The role focuses on leading complex mechanical projects, reviewing designs and specifications, and ensuring safe, reliable operations across upstream, downstream, and chemical assets.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design, risk assessment, and compliance with ASME/CSA/API standards, with leadership experience and hands-on field capability.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree and P.Eng with 10+ years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical design principles and industry best practices.
• Experience leading projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, safety regulations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to daily plant operations and project modifications.
• Review Management of Change documents and design specifications.
• Conduct Fitness for Service assessments and risk analyses.
• Support safety, environmental and capital cost objectives.
• Develop scopes of work and technical specs for conceptual studies.
• Review EPC work and ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical excellence initiatives.
• Maintain and update mechanical design standards and manuals.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Professional Engineering designation (P. Eng)

Tools

Caesar II

PV Elite

BechtFFS

Signal FFS

Job description

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. 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.

What Role You Will Play in Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in mechanical design principles, engineering codes, industry best practices, reliability improvement, and operational support. This role will be responsible for leading complex mechanical engineering projects, developing and reviewing mechanical designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications, as well as conducting risk assessments, root cause failure analysis, and technical evaluations to ensure safe and reliable operations. As a key contributor to the Mechanical discipline, the candidate will help shape technical standards and best practices, mentor engineers to build organizational capability, foster technical excellence, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer who combines strong technical expertise with practical field experience.

What You Will Do

• Provide mechanical engineering support to daily plant operations (e.g. modifications, upgrades, new construction and applications); identifies solutions and completes engineering for base assets.
• Review Management of Change documents and engineering specifications, requirements and design appraisals
• Conduct, review and provide input for Fitness for Service recommendations.
• Assist facilities with risk management activities to ensure compliance with Operation Integrity Management System expectations
• Initiate/support changes in technology or work practices to improve plant reliability
• Assist projects in meeting safety, environmental and capital cost objectives
• Provide technical support throughout the development phase of projects from conceptual to final design/execution
• Develop scope of work for conceptual studies, develop technical specifications, assist in contractor selection, and steward contractor's work throughout project execution.
• Review EPC work and provide consultations on local code of practices and regulations.
• Maintain mechanical design, engineering standards and manuals
• Interpret and explain company practices and industry standards and how they apply to plant facilities and projects
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions for equipment and system issues.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineering staff.

About You

Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree and Professional Designations (P. Eng) with 10+ years of experience
• Strong knowledge and experience of mechanical design principles and industry best practices.
• Knowledgable with following Codes & Standards: ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME Section I, CSA B51, CSA Z662, API 510/570, API 579, and ABSA requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical specifications, equipment selection, and design documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through detailed design, construction, commissioning and operational support.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, safety regulations, quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Field experience and knowledge of Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, or in‑situ operations
• Proficiency with engineering design and analysis software for fitness for service, piping analysis, and pressure vessel design, such as: Caesar II, PV Elite / Compress, Plant Manager/Sage Plus, BechtFFS, and Signal FFS.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Location

This position islocated in Edmonton, where our technical team is based. The Edmonton team provides support to both the Kearl and Cold Lake operations from Edmonton

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers for young people (2024), in addition to one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We offer you:

• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Flexible work hours and work from home policy
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at [e-mail].

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.