Process Technician ‐ Chemical / Power Engineering Summer Students - Strathcona - May 2026
Edmonton, AB, CA
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 Edmonton, AB.
What role you will play in our team
The Strathcona Refinery is looking for power engineering technician students to work in our operations department. The operations department ensures the safe and reliable operation of refinery equipment and processes. This assignment will involve being mentored by existing unit technicians for a portion of the assignment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Understanding and abiding by all safety rules and standards, reporting hazards and assuming responsibility for the safe operation of your assigned unit, company vehicle and tools assigned to you.
- Understanding and abiding by applicable government regulations, e.g. Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
- Participating in safety programs, safety meetings and attending training sessions; completing self-development courses.
- Assisting unit technicians in day-today operations activities in operating units including large scale power plant equipment including high pressure steam boilers and a cogeneration unit, water treatment package, compressed air and fuel gas systems, process equipment, exchangers, compressors, pumps and treaters.
- Monitoring equipment operation and process variables to identify and correct sub-optimal performance
- Assisting in the preparation of equipment for maintenance work
- Assisting with regularly scheduled process tasks
- Collecting samples, assessing lab data and performing follow up activities relating to product quality
- Participating in team meetings and activities
- Identifying improvements to streamline unit monitoring processes
- Assuring established loss control and environmental standards are followed while demonstrating responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
What you will do
As a successful candidate you will:
- Gain exposure to the design, operation and maintenance of large scale power plant equipment including high pressure steam boilers, water treatment package, compressed air, and fuel gas systems
- Access specialized safety training including H2S, HF acid alkylation, respirator use, and fall protection
- Experience a petrochemical processing facility working with inspectors, boilermakers, welders, refinery power engineers, technical engineers, reliability engineers, work execution planners, and refinery management personnel
- Participate in discussions and daily tasks including operator rounds, sampling, equipment preparation and site emergency simulations
- Be provided with on the job training by experienced employees
- May qualify for ABSA 4th Class steam time depending on assignment
- Participate in company networking opportunities including the Wage Networking Advisory Program(WNAP), which hosts regular informal networking events between early career hires and more experienced employees, and the Women’s Interest Network (WIN), fostering professional growth, personal development and supporting advancement of women at all levels of the company, from trades to senior management.
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- 1st year power engineering technology or chemical engineering diploma students
- Important: If available, submit your most recent unofficial transcripts with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be required if selected for an interview
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Sound reasoning ability, good communication and interpersonal skills, high level of self-initiative, comfortable working within a team environment
- Assignment will involve working rotating twelve-hour shifts involving inside and outside work; and may occasionally require working at heights and in confined spaces
- Basic computer literacy
- Successful candidate will be required to become a member of Unifor, Local 3000 CA
- Valid Alberta graduated Class 5 driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
Start date: May 1, 2026
Work term: 4 months
Location: Edmonton, AB
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.
Application deadline: December 05, 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: 82252
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