Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
As a Mechanical Engineer, supporting our Fort Hills Primary Extraction operations, you will apply your engineering skills, knowledge, and experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. This role offers short-term technical challenges and long-term initiatives aligned with Suncor's business values and goals focusing on safety, environment, reliability, and financial performance.
Minimum Requirements:
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Seven to ten years of relevant engineering experience
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A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
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Must be a Professional Engineer or eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
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Field experience and knowledge of Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, or Oil Sands operations
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Experience employing ASME/API Standards including ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, and API 579
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Experience developing and improving reliability programs, quality programs, equipment strategies, and degradation mode mitigation
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Knowledge and experience in use of mechanical design standards, specifications, and codes
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Comfortable working independently, and collaboratively engaging with production unit personnel
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Able to provide clear work direction through verbal and written scopes
Key Accountabilities:
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Interface daily with operations, maintenance, planning, and other engineering disciplines on equipment performance issues
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Develop and optimize detailed mechanical equipment inspection and repair plans for field execution
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Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical equipment health including conveyors, sizers, rotary wet screens, pumps, tanks/vessels, and piping systems
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Conduct and support root cause analysis investigations of mechanical equipment issues or failures
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Lead mechanical engineering management of change (MOC) initiatives focused on equipment availability and cost improvements
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Support in rationalizing future spend activities, preparations for outages and shutdowns, and input into planning processes
Location and other key details
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You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Alberta
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The shift schedule is a seven (7) days on / seven (7) days off rotation
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Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
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What We Do
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.
