Electrical Engineer Coop Student - Edmonton

at  ExxonMobil

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.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Studying to achieve a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering
• University Engineering student available for a work term beginning in September 2024
• Currently enrolled in a University Engineering program and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

• Previous industry experience is considered beneficial, but not essential
• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for all roles
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment
  Start date: September 10, 2024
  Work term: 8, 12, 16 months
  Location: Edmonton, AB

WHAT ROLE YOU WILL PLAY IN OUR TEAM

Imperial is recruiting for an electrical engineering student at Strathcona Refinery located in Edmonton. Working under the guidance and mentorship of a staff electrical engineer and other discipline engineers, you will gain an understanding of electrical distribution and control systems by working inside a operating petrochemical plant. The role will be to support the maintenance and improvement projects for electrical equipment to ensure safety and reliability, while maximizing operating cost effectiveness. You may be required to give a presentation on the assigned project(s) at the end of your work term depending on the department you are working for.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build an understanding of the refineries electrical distribution system including substations, switchgear, motor starters, relays, cable systems, and control hardware.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures to determine root causes for future prevention
• Study equipment fleet health and identify vulnerabilities
• Building short and long range maintenance plans by analyzing equipment run length, maintenance requirements, inspection intervals, and recommended repair/replacement timing
• Preparation of electrical specifications to replace or upgrade equipment for maintenance projects
• Understand what we do, how we do it, then find creative ways to make us more efficient!