Process Engineering Student

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 Sarnia, ON.

Job Group Capability

Process Engineering & Products

Job Group

Process Engineering

Job Role Description

The Process Engineer - Associate is expected to apply process engineering skills to:
- Provide technical support to manufacturing or production sites
- Address day-to-day operating issues and implement longer-term improvements
- Execute process monitoring and analysis to sustain and improve assigned plant safety, reliability, and profitability
- Participate in risk management activities
- Support project design and development
- Acquire a strong working knowledge of technology fundamentals for their assigned areas
They are typically individual contributors, working under the guidance of experienced engineers, growing in technical knowledge and in the ability to influence others without formal authority.

Job Role Responsibilities

Support Facility / Site Operations:
Provide technical support to operating sites, address day-to-day operating issues, and implement longer-term improvements
- Execute Process Monitoring and Analysis:
Conduct process monitoring and analysis to sustain and improve plant safety, reliability, and profitability
- Participate in Risk Management

Activities:

Engage in risk assessment and management activities
- Acquire Knowledge of Technology Fundamentals:
Build a strong foundation in relevant technologies for assigned areas
- Collaboration and Expertise Sharing:
Actively collaborate with internal and external technology and manufacturing experts. Participate in applicable technology networks and communities of practice. Bring forward and screen improvement ideas
- Work Presentation and Documentation:
Present and document work; grow in understanding of business, technology, manufacturing, and projects; identify opportunities to improve work processes
Additional Responsibilities based on position assignment may include:
Technology Role:
- Process Technology Development and Implementation:
Key activities may include new process / product development and scale-up, equipment improvements, process modeling and simulation, interfaces with laboratories and pilot plants, technology risk assessment, and plant trial support
- Project Development Support:
Key activities may include development of heat & material balances, process & utility flow diagrams, plot plans, equipment sizing, and safety relief system design
Site-Based Role:
- Improvement Initiatives:
Assist in longer-term improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional asset improvement teams, typically in the areas of process safety, quality, reliability, and capacity. Help scope facility modifications and assist with commissioning and…