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Process Technician - Sarnia

Location:

Sarnia, ON, CA

Company: Imperial

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.

What role you will play in our team

Responsible for the safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient operation of the Sarnia Manufacturing Site, according to government regulations and established company policies, procedures and operating guidelines. Inspect, monitor and adjust equipment and process variables each shift to optimize unit production and profitability.

What you will do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Routine checks, sampling, testing and monitoring.
Controls emissions to the environment at their source through prescribed checks and monitoring.
Maintains process equipment through application of preventative maintenance and trouble-shooting (e.g. minor repairs, lubrication, performance monitoring and reporting).
Maintains knowledge and experience required to maintain OI certification in specific posts as assigned, including completion of mandatory training modules and re-certification at the prescribed frequency.
Shares responsibility for identifying and reporting deviations and taking or recommending corrective actions.
Performs the process operation duties on a rotating schedule basis and maintains OI certification.
Prepares and issues safe work permits and ensures associated field testing is properly conducted.
Ensures proper completion and sign-off.
Assists technical staff with technical monitoring programs and unit optimization.
May participate as a member of the direct response fire crew; must be able to respond to emergency situations such as fire, explosion, toxic release, evacuation of personnel and medical emergency.
Executes general maintenance, technical and self-managing / team activities as per relevant flex agreements.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

Lambton College Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology (CPET) diploma, or equivalent combination of formal education and directly relevant industry experience in the judgement of management.
Secondary school diploma or equivalency is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

4th Class or higher Operating Engineer certificate (unless waived by management).
Valid Class G driver's license and satisfactory driving record in the judgement of management.
Able to meet the essential physical demands of the position with reasonable accommodation, as per job demands analysis JDA, for example 12 hour day and night shift work, climbing stairs, some lifting, etc.
Sound reasoning ability, high level of self-initiative, ability to work in team environment
Comfortable working in an industrial environment where work at heights and in confined spaces will be occasionally required.

Start date: September , 2025

Location: Sarnia, ON

Your benefits

A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
Competitive vacation package
Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
Imperial provides comprehensive training and supports employees in continuing their learning, including a commitment to continuous professional development. Successful candidates will leverage their functional knowledge and skill to provide technical leadership and influence the development of the Kearl oil sands mining project.

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: April 30, 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.

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 recruit.services.ca@exxonmobil.com.

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.

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