Mechanical Reliability Engineering Student January 2026
Mechanical Reliability Engineering Student January 2026
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Job Description
At Imperial we work every day to responsibly develop Canadas 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 societys 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 5500 total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary AB
What role you will play in our team
As a student engineering intern in Imperials Surface and Mine Technical organization you will support the Kearl oilsands operation. Your role will involve closely working with Operations Maintenance and Technical groups to design and implement engineering solutions related to the surface facilities at the Mine. The role may also support the Reliability engineering organization in completed failure analysis investigations and improving equipment strategies to ensure the long term safe and effective performance of both plant and mine mobile equipment.
What you will do
- Technical site support for day-to-day unit issues opportunities identification and short-term engineering initiatives
- Support facilities surveillance unit troubleshooting optimization
- Provide technical support for production downtime and/or process safety events.
- Design specify deploy and sustain facilities designs leveraging Kearls design practices/tools
- Conduct and support Root Cause Failure Investigations for Reliability Events
- Conduct Reliability bad actor identification and analysis for various Mine and Plant Business Teams and equipment
- Support and progress Equipment Strategy improvements for mine mobile and plant equipment to improve Reliability.
- Collaborate with key Business Team stakeholders (Operations Maintenance Reliability and Technical)
- This is Calgary based on a regular 5/2 schedule (Monday to Friday).
- This role reports to the Reliability Engineering Supervisor with primary direction from the Kearl Business Teams
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Mechanical or Mining engineering
- To be considered for employment your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
- Ability to accurately analyze information
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Embracing a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must be available for a 12 to 16 months term assignment
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Commitment to safety on and off the job
- Highly motivated enthusiastic results-oriented individuals who are energized by working with people and by achieving superior results
- Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documents
- Experience with related computer software applications (e.g. AutoCad Adobe Reader Microsoft Applications (word excel etc.)
- Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
- Previous industry experience is considered beneficial but not essential
- Able to work individually as well as in a team situation with minimal supervision.
Start date: January 2026
Location: Calgary AB
Work Term: 12 to 16 Months
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.
- 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 2025
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 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 Imperials 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 .
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: 81694
Employment Type
Student
