About the role#
As a Process Control Applications Engineer Intern, you will join our Refinery and Chemicals operations team. You will work with integrated teams to support day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives. Your work will focus on maintaining safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations. You will be paired with a mentor to help review designs and implement process control systems for major projects.
What you'll do#
- Identify, implement, and maintain basic process control applications.
- Monitor existing applications on process units.
- Develop new applications while maintaining the performance of current ones.
- Support software and database requirements.
- Collaborate with Major Projects Teams to review designs and implement control systems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Control Engineering from a Canadian Accredited University.
- Available for a work term starting in May 2027.
- Enrolled in a university engineering program and returning to full-time studies after the work term.
- Demonstrated leadership and strong academic performance.
- A valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- A commitment to safety.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
- Previous industry experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Sarnia, Ontario.
- Term: 12 or 16 months.
- Start Date: May 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil operates in the oil, gas, petroleum, refining, and chemicals sectors. The company employs 72,300 people and maintains a global presence with offices in countries including the United States, Brazil, India, and Singapore. Its work focuses on energy production and the development of technologies to reduce emissions from operated assets. The organization is a public company.
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