Upstream Materials Integrity/Machinery Engineering - Students Seeking Opportunities (Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 5N1)

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 results Identify 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