Mine Production Coop Student - Calgary

Exxon Mobil; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada's energy sector is seeking a co-op student for their Kearl automation team. The role involves supporting day-to-day engineering challenges in plant automation, focusing on mine automation strategies to improve safety, reliability, and production efficiency. Ideal candidates should be passionate about technology in the mining industry and eager to engage in collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Candidates need to be currently enrolled in a Bachelor program related to engineering.
• Previous engineering or field experience is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to autonomous operations and enhance app usage.
• Investigate and solve truck stoppage issues.
• Optimize application and field operations.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Active Directory

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

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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

What role you will play in our team

Are you passionate about mine 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.

What you will do

• Provide efficient and effective support to autonomous operations while enhancing overall 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.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor Degree program in Mining, Mechanical 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

Work Term: 8 to 12 months

Other Considerations

• 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.

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.

Job ID: 80790

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