Process Control Applications Engineer

September 15, 2026

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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. 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.

What role you will play on our team

We are seeking Chemical and/or Process Engineers to join us as a Process Control Applications Engineer for our manufacturing site in Nanticoke, ON.

The Process Control Applications Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership through the sustainment and implementation of both base-level controls and advanced process control (APC) applications that are integral to the safe and reliable operation of the Nanticoke refinery.

What you will do

Provide technical leadership for advanced process control (APC) and real-time optimization (RTO) applications, ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives.
Design, implement, monitor, and sustain control strategies including PID tuning, multivariable control, model predictive control (MPC/DMC), and RTO solutions.
Analyze process and operational data to identify performance gaps, troubleshoot issues, and deliver data-driven improvement opportunities.
Lead and support plant testing, controller tuning, dynamic model development, commissioning, and optimization activities.
Monitor application performance and steward key performance indicators to maximize utilization, effectiveness, and business value.
Collaborate with operators, and both site-based and remote engineering teams to resolve operational concerns, drive application adoption, and maintain high-performance control systems.
Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities consistent with engineering standards and industry best practices.
Lead or support small to medium-scale control system and optimization projects, coordinating scope, schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and engineering requirements in all applications and project activities.
Support integration of control and optimization systems with plant information, planning, and scheduling systems to enhance decision-making and operational visibility.
Provide technical mentorship, share knowledge, and contribute to the development of process control and optimization capabilities across the organization.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher level of qualification in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent, as certified by an accredited/recognized institution
3+ years of experience in refining and/or chemicals manufacturing roles
Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
Valid driver’s license

Proficiency and comfort level working with computers, understanding programming concepts, and communicating these to others.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

High degree of analytical and technical ability
Ability to communicate complex technical data clearly, tailored to intended audience
Strong attention to detail with handling high quantity and quality of work
Ability to effectively influence others without direct authority
Strong interpersonal effectiveness
Process design exposure
Experience with advanced control strategies/optimization software
Experience working with TDC 2000 / TDC 3000 / Experion control systems

Your benefits

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We offer you:

- Competitive salary

- Training and mentorship

- Relocation assistance as required

- Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

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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