Calgary, AB, CA
1 day ago
Automation Engineer/Member-In-Training - New Grad

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 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 large oilsands plant.  Working in our team, you’ll support day to day engineering challenges related to plant automation, with the objective of optimizing safety, reliability and production.

What you will do

 

Design, Install, Configure, Maintain and Troubleshoot ICS equipment (Servers/Networks) and applications along with continuously maintaining and upgrading the DCS, SCADA and PLC systems Prepare instrumentation diagrams, process control narratives, instrument lists, and input/output lists as part of new design and ongoing maintenance Configure and Monitor ICS environment for Industrial Cyber security requirements and mitigate cyber attacks that could alter or damage the plant or manufacturing facility. Interdisciplinary interfacing on behalf of the Automation team scope of work.List the set of primary job duties, tasks, and functions specific to the position Work with a Continuous Improvement mindset, Invest long term learning to grow to the entire width of automation group by rotating within the team  and contribute on company’s strategic priorities.  Support ancillary programs within the automation team including alarm management, industrial cybersecurity, preventative maintenance tasks, etc. Support managed engineering changes in the plant environment related to automation.  This includes understanding the issue, scoping, updating engineering documentation, implementing control system programming, testing updated logic and communicating changes to operations. Support systems infrastructure such as planning and executing upgrades to servers, networks, applications, virtual machines, etc. About you

Skills and Qualifications

 

Degree in Automation/Instrumentation/Control Systems/Electrical or relevant degree from an accredited University.  A practicing Engineer or eligible to enroll as a professional engineer with APEGA. 0-3 years of similar Automation/ I&C engineer role experience with DCS & SCADA ssytems. Understanding of API, CSA and ISA codes and directives. Highly motivated & dynamic to rotate through various Automation roles within the Automation team for a long term SME career.  Able to work indipendentally in a team environment CI (Continuous Improvement) Mindset and compete to win attitude. Computer programming, modelling and AI skills would be considered as an asset.

 

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

 

Experience with Emerson / Honeywell/ABB or similar DCS Experience with Windows, MS Office, Active Directory Programming knowledge such as python, VBA, powershell, SQL Networking knowledge to configure basic TCP/IP environment Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Start date: Q2 2025

 

Location: Calgary, AB

Your Benefits

 

A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within.  Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career. Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve. Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package. Competitive vacation package - provides you with at least three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays. Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life.  Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements. Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities.  These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level. Opporunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL),  PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST). Early Professional Development Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.   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: February 23, 2025

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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.

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