Integrity Engineer – Imperial, Edmonton, AB
Location: Edmonton, AB | Company: ExxonMobil
Imperial is hiring an Integrity Engineer for a full-time engineering position listed in Edmonton, Alberta. This Materials Integrity role supports the Kearl Oil Sands asset and focuses on protecting the long-term condition, reliability and safe operation of piping systems, tanks and pressure vessels.
The successful candidate will work across operations, maintenance, planning and technical teams to manage corrosion programs, develop inspection strategies and improve equipment integrity. The official posting notes that the role supports Kearl from an office-based location and may require occasional business travel to the operating site.
About This Materials Integrity Position
The Integrity Engineer will lead materials and mechanical integrity activities for an assigned business area supporting the Kearl operation. The position combines immediate technical problem solving with longer-term programs designed to improve safety, environmental performance, reliability and operating cost.
Much of the work involves understanding how equipment can deteriorate over time and ensuring that appropriate controls are in place. This includes reviewing corrosion mechanisms, selecting inspection methods, updating equipment strategies and helping operating teams prioritize maintenance or capital spending based on risk.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The Integrity Engineer will manage technical programs affecting piping, tanks and vessels while providing guidance to site personnel and contractors. Responsibilities require both detailed engineering knowledge and the ability to convert technical findings into practical maintenance and inspection activities.
Integrity Program Leadership
Lead the materials and integrity program for an assigned operating area and support the short- and long-term performance of piping, tanks and pressure vessels.
Corrosion Management
Create, maintain and improve corrosion control programs by identifying degradation mechanisms and establishing suitable monitoring, inspection and mitigation measures.
Risk-Based Inspection
Update equipment strategies and provide degradation information that supports the continued development of Imperial’s Risk-Based Inspection program.
Inspection Planning
Develop and optimize detailed inspection plans, communicate requirements to contractors and provide direction during the execution of technical field activities.
Materials and Welding Review
Evaluate welding procedures, materials designs, fabrication approaches, coating systems and emerging technologies with support from specialized materials experts.
Shutdown and Investment Planning
Help business teams assess future spending, prepare for outages and shutdowns and incorporate equipment integrity priorities into broader planning processes.
Engineering Standards and Technical Knowledge
Candidates should understand the engineering standards and inspection practices used to manage equipment in oil and gas, petrochemical or oil sands facilities. Relevant knowledge includes materials selection, corrosion, welding, fabrication, non-metallic components, protective coatings and inspection technologies.
Imperial identifies several industry standards as preferred knowledge, including ASME Section IX, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, API 570, API 579 and API 580. Experience applying Fitness-for-Service assessments, Risk-Based Inspection practices and pressure equipment requirements would be particularly relevant to this position.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
The position requires an engineer who can work independently while maintaining productive relationships with operating personnel, contractors and technical specialists. Strong judgement is important because recommendations may influence inspection timing, maintenance spending and equipment availability.
Knowledge of equipment degradation, corrosion mechanisms, materials behaviour and the controls used to protect piping, tanks and pressure vessels.
The ability to develop risk-informed inspection plans that consider equipment condition, operating environment, failure consequences and regulatory requirements.
Experience interpreting design codes, specifications and recognized industry standards when reviewing equipment condition or recommending technical solutions.
The confidence to communicate inspection requirements, provide work direction and evaluate whether completed technical work meets expected standards.
The ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, planning, reliability and subject matter experts when resolving short- and long-term integrity concerns.
Qualifications, Benefits and Work Location
Applicants must hold a Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering degree and a Professional Engineer designation. Imperial is seeking candidates with approximately five to ten years of relevant experience. Field knowledge gained in oil and gas, petrochemical or oil sands operations is preferred, together with experience in reliability programs, quality systems and equipment strategy development.
Imperial lists benefits that include savings, pension and healthcare plans, educational and physical fitness assistance, three weeks of vacation, scheduled Fridays off, holidays, mentoring and professional development programs. The vacancy is officially listed in Edmonton, while the role description also references office-based support with occasional travel to the Kearl site as required.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply through Imperial’s official careers website and include their most recent unofficial academic transcript. Application materials should clearly explain relevant corrosion, materials, inspection, welding, reliability and oil sands or industrial equipment experience.
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