Upstream Materials Integrity/Machinery Engineering - Students Seeking Opportunities

Imperial Oil; Calgary; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Oil invites engineering students to join its Materials Integrity/Machinery internship in Calgary. You will work with experienced professionals on projects that analyze inspection data, improve piping and equipment integrity, and recommend cost-effective materials to prevent failures.

The role runs for 12 or 16 months with start dates in January or May 2027. Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Materials engineering and be returning to full-time

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Materials ideal.
• University student available for a January or May 2027 work term.
• Currently enrolled and returning to full-time studies after term.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic performance.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative with a results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review critical process data and effects on equipment/piping.
• Develop mitigation plans to minimize corrosion.
• Manage or create corrosion control programs.
• Review novel materials with Materials experts for viability.
• Identify degradation modes for risk assessment and RBI strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication (EN)

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Reader

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Come be part of the Upstream and Global Operations Departments at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada. Our offices are located across Canada.

What You Will Do

You'll work within one of our organizations for the duration of your internship working alongside experienced professionals, receive coaching and mentorship, and contributing to projects that drive real results and add value to the business. Through hands-on experiences, you'll strengthen your professional capabilities while gaining a deeper understanding of industry operations. You'll also gain exposure to the day-to-day work of full-time engineers, scientists, and experienced professionals giving you a sense of what a career at Imperial looks like.

As a Materials Integrity/Machinery Engineering student, you will be performing analysis of inspection data and operating conditions to improve piping and equipment integrity and recommend compatible cost-effective materials to help determine root causes of failures related to corrosion and materials.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Review critical process data and determine effects on equipment / piping
• Develop mitigation plans and options to minimize corrosion (e.g. increase pipe diameter to slow velocity, resize drum to allow better separation, etc.)
• Manage or create corrosion control programs
• Review novel materials with Materials experts and assess for viability
• Identify degradation modes and materials parameters for use in risk assessments & RBI equipment strategy development
• Estimate a probability of failure for various degradation modes by reviewing historic inspection data, operating and service data, and industry and company guides
• Review erosion / corrosion rates and recommend follow-ups based on the inspection resultsIdentify equipment operating envelope requirements to minimize corrosion
• Review site changes and identify impacts to materials degradation and inspection
• Establish piping circuits and assign EDDs to the circuits
• Review current TMLs and optimize locations and inspection frequency
• Support our machinery program and collaborate with the operations, maintenance and technical teams
• Surveillance of machinery operating performance including recommendations to improve performance and reliability
• Providing machinery input for change events including operating or setpoint changes
• Interfacing with maintenance and vendors to develop repair plans
• Specifying equipment new or replacement in kind equipment.

About You

We're hiring students for January or May 2027 student/co-op opportunities.

Skills And Qualifications

• Studying to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering - Role best suited for Mechanical or Materials programs
• University student available for a work term beginning in January or May 2027
• Currently enrolled in a university program and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results-oriented individuals who are energized by working with people and by achieving superior results
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for the role
• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Reader, or similar engineering software
• Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documents
• Proficiency with Power BI and exposure with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is highly desirable.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Work Location

Calgary, AB

Work Term

12 or 16 months

Start Date

January or May 2027

Other Considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• 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

September 30, 2026

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: 108488