Materials Integrity Engineering Co-op - January 2026

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

As a Materials Integrity 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 and help determine root causes of failures related to corrosion and materials.

What you will do

- 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

About you

Skills and Qualifications

- Currently pursing BSc or MSc in Engineering

- Enrolled in an engineering program from an accredited university in Canada

- Role best suited for Mechanical or Materials programs

- Must be available for a 12-16 month term

- To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

- Proficiency with Power BI and exposure with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is highly desirable.

- Strong Communications, interpersonal and issues resolution skills.

- Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Start date: January, 2026

Work Term: 12-16 month

Location: Calgary, AB

Other Considerations

- We will carefully review your application, recognizing and appreciating the time and effort you put into it. 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: September 24, 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.

Job ID: 81579