Process Engineer - Experienced - Sarnia

Exxon Mobil; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in Sarnia, ON, where you'll leverage your expertise in chemical engineering to optimize processes at a leading refinery and chemical manufacturing facility. This role offers a chance to collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to innovative solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. You'll be part of a diverse team dedicated to achieving superior results and advancing climate solutions. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in chemical engineering.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to support safe unit operations.
• Participate in risk assessments and root cause investigations.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Safety Controls

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Doctorate Degree in Chemical Engineering

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 Product Solutions 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 Sarnia, ON.

What role you will play in our team

Imperial is recruiting for Chemical Engineering graduates with 5 or more years of relevant work experience at our refinery and chemical manufacturing facility located in Sarnia, Ontario. Working with a team of experienced Chemical Engineers, you will gain an understanding of petrochemical refining processes, process safety controls, and process unit optimization. The role will be to support safe, reliable, and profitable operation of process units.

What you will do

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including operations, reliability, and automation engineers to support safe and reliable unit operations
• Work with cross functional teams to identify, develop and implement operational and facility improvements with focus on safety, reliability, economics and sustainability
• Effectively communicate status of unit operation, improvement opportunities and operating costs to various stakeholders
• Participate in risk assessments, root cause investigations, corporate networks and communities of practice
• Own unit mass balance to support energy and cost reporting, as well as annual long term plan development
  

About you

Skills and Qualifications:

• Completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Previous industry experience of 5 or more years
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for the role

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results-oriented individuals who are energized by working with people and by achieving superior results

Location:Sarnia, ON

Start Date: Q3, 2025

Other 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 including A&D testing
• Screening documentation will include proof of eligibility for Canadian employment (birth certificate or passport or citizen certification), driver’s license and abstract, and most recent education transcript
• 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

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: 80521 #LI-Onsite

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