Power Engineering Technician Student - May 2025

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 Kearl Site, AB.

What role you will play in our team

The Kearl Oilsands Facility is looking for power engineering technician students to work in our Utilities Business Team Operations department.

The operations department ensures the safe and reliable operation of the Utility Plant equipment and processes. This assignment will involve being mentored by existing Utility Plant technicians.

As the successful candidate, you will :

• Gain exposure to the design, operation and maintenance of large-scale power plant equipment including high pressure steam boilers, water treatment package, compressed air, and fuel gas systems
• Experience a processing facility working with power engineers, technical engineers, reliability engineers, and facility management personnel
• Participate in discussions and daily tasks including operator rounds, sampling, equipment preparation and site emergency simulations
• Be provided with on-the-job training by experienced employees
• Qualify for ABSA steam time in a 1st Class Power Plant

What you will do

Your responsibilities will include :

• Understanding and abiding by all safety rules and standards, reporting hazards and assuming responsibility for the safe operation of your assigned unit, company vehicle and tools assigned to you.
• Understanding and abiding by applicable government regulations, e.g. Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
• Participating in safety programs, safety meetings and attending training sessions; completing self-development courses.
• Assisting unit technicians in day-today operations activities in operating units including large scale power plant equipment including high pressure steam boilers and a cogeneration unit, water treatment package, compressed air and fuel gas systems, exchangers, compressors, and pumps.
• Monitoring equipment operation and process variables to identify and correct sub-optimal performance
• Assisting in the preparation of equipment for maintenance work
• Assisting with regularly scheduled process tasks
• Collecting samples, assessing lab data and performing follow up activities relating to product quality
• Participating in team meetings and activities
• Identifying improvements to streamline unit monitoring processes
• Assuring established loss control and environmental standards are followed while demonstrating responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• 1st year power engineering technology diploma students
• Important : If available, submit your most recent unofficial transcripts with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be required if selected for an interview

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Sound reasoning ability, good communication and interpersonal skills, high level of self-initiative, comfortable working within a team environment
• Assignment will involve working 14 on / 14 off rotation with alternating Day and Night twelve-hour shifts involving inside and outside work and may occasionally require working at heights.

While at site students will be lodged in one of our camps. Currently Kearl supplies flights to and from site through Canadian North through one of our two hubs in Calgary or Edmonton.

• Basic computer literacy
• Valid Alberta graduated Class 5 driver’s license, and a safe driving record are required.
• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates, particularly those from the Wood Buffalo Region.
• If you are a candidate who wishes to self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations or Métis) for eligibility in our preferential Indigenous recruitment program, you must attach a proof of membership letter from your association / settlement / band office to your application.

This information will be used solely for the purpose of confirming your eligibility for the preferential recruitment process.

Please do not attach a copy of your membership card. Proof of membership must come from one of the following communities : Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Fort Chipewyan Metis Association, Fort McKay First Nation, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation, Fort McKay Metis Nation / Community Association, Mikisew Cree First Nation, McMurray Metis.

Start date : May 01, 2025

Work term : 4 months

Location : Ft. McMurray, AB

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.

Application deadline : December 31, 2024

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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.

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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.