Automation Engineering Intern - Upstream Mine/Plant Automation Engineering, Students Seeking Opportunities

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. Some responsibilities may include:

• Design, Install, Configure, Maintain and Troubleshoot ICS equipment (Servers/Networks) and applications along with continuously maintaining and upgrading the DCS, SCADA and PLC systems
• Upskill and support day to day Technical Automation opportunities for the team e.g. applications, systems, networking, cyber security, Instrumentation and control and data analytics.
• 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, Mine or manufacturing facility.
• Interdisciplinary interfacing on behalf of the Automation team scope of work.
• 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 and help sustain the CI culture for the business. Find the opportunities to automate processes for the team, function and the asset to improve the business results.
• 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. (Understand and support the team perform and manage changes through CSCR, MOCs.)
• Support systems infrastructure such as planning and executing upgrades to servers, networks, applications, virtual machines, etc.
• Provide efficient and effective support to technical automation team for Plant automation & Mine automation while enhancing overall application usage via the examination of current practices and implemented solutions.
• Investigate and find solutions to any automation system, application issues.
• Optimization of application and field operations

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 Mining, Computer, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
• 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 Windows, MS Office, Active Directory
• Programming knowledge such as python, VBA, powershell, SQL
• Basic TCP/IP networking knowledge
• Preference for candidates with IT/OT experience.
• Preference for candidates with past mine planning experience

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 [email protected].

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: 108489

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