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Internship Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Alberta

... oilfield rig machinery and mechanical equipment. In this role, the Journeyman also works closely ... from engineering drawings with minimal defects and mentoring apprentices as needed WHAT WE NEED ...

Rig in and pressure test equipment before operating nitrogen or liquid pumping equipment ... Educational background in Civil Engineering Technologist (CET), Mechanical Engineering Technologist ...

... oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and ... Work closely with the field operations and well servicing group to help manage service rig and rod ...

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Senior Stress Engineer

Calgary, AB ยท On-site

$70 - $95/hr

... the Oil and Gas industry is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill a ... Our core service offering is in-house project management, process, mechanical, electrical ...

... advise interns and new grads. District Overview Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service ... oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction ...

MPD Operator

Leduc, AB ยท On-site

MPD Supervisor Join Our Team as an MPD Operator Looking to grow your career in the oilfield? As an ... Key Responsibilities * Assist with rig-up and rig-down of MPD equipment * Support operation of MPD ...

Millwright

Calgary, AB ยท On-site

At Rostel, the Apprentice, Millwright IV, will assist and learn alongside the Journeymen Millwrights in installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting oilfield rig machinery and mechanical ...

Field Technician

Edmonton, AB ยท On-site

CA$25 - CA$35/hr

... oil and gas rig sites. This position involves frequent travel to field locations, hands-on mechanical work, and direct interaction with customers and rig personnel. It is a safety-sensitive role ...

Field Technician

Edmonton, AB ยท On-site

$25 - $35/hr

... oil and gas rig sites. This position involves frequent travel to field locations, hands-on mechanical work, and direct interaction with customers and rig personnel. It is a safety-sensitive role ...

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Internship Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer information

What does an internship oil rig mechanical engineer do?

An Internship Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer assists experienced engineers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical systems on oil rigs. Their responsibilities often include inspecting equipment, supporting repair and maintenance work, learning safety protocols, and participating in project planning. Interns gain hands-on experience with machinery such as pumps, engines, and drilling equipment while developing their technical and problem-solving skills. They also learn about industry standards and the importance of safety and environmental regulations on oil rigs.

What types of hands-on projects or tasks can an internship oil rig mechanical engineer expect to work on during their internship?

As an Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer intern, you can expect to be involved in a variety of hands-on projects such as assisting with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and supporting the installation or inspection of machinery on the rig. Interns often work closely with senior engineers and technicians, gaining exposure to real-world challenges like ensuring safety compliance and minimizing equipment downtime. This role typically involves a mix of fieldwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, providing valuable practical experience that is essential for future career growth in the oil and gas industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship oil rig mechanical engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer, you need a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, hydraulics, and equipment maintenance, often supported by progress toward a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-specific software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and exposure to safety management systems is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to communicate clearly in high-pressure environments help interns stand out. These skills ensure safe, efficient rig operations and support learning and adaptation in challenging offshore settings.

What is the difference between Internship Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer vs Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer?

AspectInternship Oil Rig Mechanical EngineerEntry-Level Mechanical Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a relevant degreeBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentOn offshore oil rigs or related facilitiesVarious industries, including manufacturing, energy, or consulting
Employer & Industry UsageOil and gas companies, offshore service providersMultiple industries, including energy, manufacturing, and consulting
Work FocusAssisting with mechanical systems, gaining practical offshore experienceDesign, analysis, and maintenance of mechanical systems

In summary, an Internship Oil Rig Mechanical Engineer is a temporary, entry-level position focused on gaining offshore oil rig experience, while an Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer works across various industries with broader responsibilities in mechanical design and analysis.

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Senior Heat Exchanger and HTRI Mechanical Engineer

Calgary, AB โ€ข On-site

Vista Projects Limited
51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

What Vista Does

Vista Projects is an integrated engineering firm who has been solving complex challenges in the energy industry since 1985. We are innovators at our core. We continually find better, smarter ways to design and deliver oil and gas projects, and we are proud to be contributing on some of the most exciting low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments in the North America. For our people, that means meaningful, varied work and a real chance to shape how modern engineering gets done.
We are innovators in the energy industry. We actively find ways to improve how oil and gas projects are designed and delivered, and we are contributing to some remarkable low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments; including electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.

Why We Do It

The world needs energy, and better engineering makes the projects that deliver it safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Our multi-discipline teams have designed some of the most challenging and successful projects in the North American energy sector, from early-stage studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions. We take pride in doing that work well, and just as much pride in continuously improving how we do it.

What You Would Do in This Role

Senior Heat Exchanger and HTRI Mechanical Engineer participates in the design of different aspects of energy industry projects from inception to completion. Duties include:

  • Developing the process design for a project or proposal consisting of a normal process unit
  • Providing comprehensive engineering and design services by establishing design criteria and preparing specifications, design computations, drawings, models and bills of material in accordance with basic project requirements
  • Participating in the design of component parts and individual units
  • Exercising cost/budget control, and reviewing and monitoring designs for conformance with control estimates and project specifications
  • Reviewing and maintaining project schedules, and tracking engineering tasks and deliverables in conjunction with project management
  • Supervising the various activities involved in the design of a project consisting of several complex process units
  • Performing detailed calculations
  • Participating in design reviews and HAZOPs as required
  • Providing technical guidance to junior staff
  • Interfacing with client representatives
  • Maintaining current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards
  • Reviewing vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings, and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements
  • Applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses to complex engineering tasks
  • Adhering to Vista Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Ensuring design is in accordance with applicable codes and requirements, including Vista and client specifications and standards
  • Assigning and outlining work for others, and reviewing work for technical accuracy and adequacy
  • Actively stewarding change management as related to their scopes of work
  • Preparing or assisting in the preparation of discipline inputs for cost estimates for proposals
  • Providing construction support
  • Authenticating documentation with a professional engineering stamp as required
  • Applying broad working knowledge of most types of equipment with specialized knowledge of one or more equipment types
  • Preparing and reviewing equipment specifications and datasheets for complex equipment and packages
  • Preparing material requisitions and technical bid evaluations for complex equipment and packages
  • Preparing and reviewing equipment lists
  • Providing fabrication/technical support to vendors for complex equipment and packages
  • Reviewing equipment drawings, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings from a mechanical standpoint
  • Preparing and reviewing engineering work packages
  • Preparing and reviewing designs and specifications for mechanical systems and materials
  • Contributing and reviewing technical selection, sizing and evaluation of equipment
  • Performing other duties are required
Required Qualifications and Skills 
  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering or applied science
  • Ten (10) or more years of thermal analysis, selection and sizing of shell-and-tube heat exchangers and air coolers by using HTRI in the energy industry
  • Ten (10) or more years of mechanical design of heat exchangers, air coolers and pressure vessels.
  • Strong working knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and industry standards including ASME VIII div 1 & div 2, CSA B51, API 660, API 661, TEMA, ABSA regulations etc.
  • Hanks-on experience in utilizing the software of HTRI, HTFS, Compress, PV Elite, NozzlePro. 
  • Extensive experience in development and peer review of mechanical datasheets, TBC, TBE, MRQ & MRP, vendor documents review of heat exchangers and air coolers.
  • Ability to work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team including Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural & Architectural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls and Piping Engineers and Designers as well as Project Management and Procurement personnel
  • P.ENG registration with APEGA
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and efficient in time management
  • Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ten (10) or more years of thermal analysis, selection and sizing of shell-and-tube heat exchangers and air coolers by using HTRI in the energy industry.
Why People Like VistaWe do not just say we're a great place to work, our people do. Vista has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, a Best Workplace for Mental Health, and a Best Workplace for Women. These awards are earned through confidential surveys completed by our own team, so they reflect how people here actually feel and not just how we choose to describe ourselves.
What our people value most is how we work together. You will join experienced leaders and mentors who are genuinely invested in your growth, in teams built around collaboration rather than silos. We hire capable people, trust them to do their best work, and treat them as people rather than employee numbers. We are proud of the culture this creates, and we work hard to protect it as we grow.
Vista is also a place for people who like to make this better. If you are energized by innovating, by questioning how things are done and by helping vista continuously improve, you will be in good company. We back that work with strong, modern project systems run by people who know how to get the most from them, but it is our people, not our tools, that make Vista what it is.What We OfferAn opportunity with Vista is more than a job. It is the chance to do challenging meaningful work alongside talented and supportive colleagues who want to see you succeed.Vista offers all employees
  • A challenging and rewarding work environment where you will contribute to meaningful projects across the energy industry
  • Talented, collaborative colleagues who are invested in one another's success
  • The chance to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, where your ideas are heard and innovation is part of how we actually work, not just something we say.
  • A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program
  • Company-sponsored social events and team sports
  • Half-day Fridays and free parking
  • An organization that values and encourages diversity
How to Apply

Please complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting. By submitting this application, you consent to our Privacy Policy, and you consent to receive transactional electronic messages from Vista and third parties acting on our behalf.
Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline. Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.

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