Mineral Processing / Facilities Engineer

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

The Oil Sands Mineral Processing / Facilities Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise, maintenance and operational engineering support for surface facilities within oil sands operations.

This role focuses on optimizing the performance, reliability, and integrity of plant systems—which may include supporting extraction, froth treatment, utilities, tailings, and associated infrastructure.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Integrity, Projects, and other technical disciplines to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility performance.

What you will do

Key Responsibilities

Operations Support & Optimization

• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to plant operations for extraction, utilities, and processing facilities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance production, reduce downtime, and improve energy efficiency.
• Review process deviations, conduct troubleshooting, and apply root-cause analysis to address equipment and operational issues.

Facility Integrity & Reliability

Engineering Stewardship

Project Development & Execution Support

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

About you

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or related Engineering discipline.

3–5 years of experience in oil sands, upstream facilities, or heavy industrial operations.

Extraction and froth treatment

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

Proficiency with engineering software / tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PI ProcessBook, AutoCAD).

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Location :    Calgary, AB

As part of Imperial’s long‑term business strategy, certain Calgary‑based roles are expected to transition to Edmonton in or around 2028. Applicants should be aware that this position is expected to relocate to Edmonton at that time. Relocation support will be provided for employees impacted by this change.

Your Benefits

Other Considerations

Application Deadline : March 15, 2026

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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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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.

Job ID : 83395