Suncor Energy

Crane Operator, Vessel

Suncor Energy$80K — $100K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in offshore or vessel-to-vessel crane operations
  • Level 3 Offshore Crane Operator Assessment certification
  • Rigging and Banksman certification along with relevant experience
  • Bridge Watch certificate
  • Assets include IMDG and IATA Dangerous Goods certifications
  • Experience in Forklift Operations

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and inspect all cranes and lifting equipment as per guidelines
  • Assist vendor techs with regular maintenance and necessary repairs
  • Oversee the loading and unloading of cargo from supply vessels
  • Facilitate personnel movement via FROG, ensuring safety checks
  • Act as Helideck Landing Officer (HLO)
  • Manage storage and usage of loose lifting gear
  • Support various vessel operations, including tanking and routine maintenance
  • Ensure safe execution of crude oil offloading activities

Benefits

  • Safety sensitive position requiring robust safety training
  • 21 days on/21 days off shift rotation
  • 12-hour shifts in a challenging offshore environment
  • First consideration for qualified residents of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Compliance with Collective Agreement pay rates
Full Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
  • 5-10 years offshore or vessel to vessel crane operations
  • Crane Operation certification- Level 3 Offshore Crane Operator Assessment
  • Rigging and Banksman certification and experience
  • Bridge Watch certificate
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Road and Marine) (IMDG) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Air) IATA would be an asset
  • Forklift Operations experience


Responsibilities:
  • Maintain integrity and perform routine preventative maintenance of all cranes and lifting systems and equipment in accordance with established procedures
  • Assist the shore-based vendor technicians with quarterly and annual preventative maintenance routines, and with corrective maintenance activities as required
  • Ensure all equipment and cargo is loaded/offloaded from supply vessels
  • Perform personnel movement by FROG to/from supply boat (including inspection prior to and securing personnel for movement)
  • Responsible in the role of Helideck Landing Officer (HLO)
  • Control and monitor storage and use of loose lifting equipment
  • Assist with vessel and other marine related operations. This includes but not limited to: tanker operations; housekeeping; routine maintenance on various vessel systems
  • Ensure all crude oil offloading activities including connecting operations, degassing, monitoring and strainer cleaning of the metering package are performed safely


Location and other Key Details:
  • This position has been identified as safety sensitive
  • The shift schedule is a 21 days on/ 21days off rotation
  • You will work 12-hour shifts in a harsh offshore environment on a moving facility
  • Prior to offshore travel, you will satisfy and maintain mandatory industry training standards
  • Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position
  • Pay rate in accordance with Appendix A of the Collective Agreement between Terra Nova Employers' Organization and Unifor Local 2121
  • This position will remain open for applicants until July 24, 2026


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Suncor pioneered commercial development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands — one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally-competitive, Canadian-based integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.

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