Suncor Energy

Fixed Plant Operator

Suncor Energy$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in operations related to hydrocarbon or petrochemical in oil sands, refining, or gas plants
  • Preferred expertise in paraffinic froth treatment or extraction
  • Power engineering knowledge is a plus
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to interpret process and instrument diagrams
  • Knowledge in Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred
  • Experience with digital permitting is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Execute operating procedures, hazardous energy isolations, and operator rounds
  • Perform plant start-up and shut-down activities
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Ensure all safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment are followed within operations
  • Support operator training programs by participating actively

Benefits

  • 7 days on / 7 days off shift schedule offering work-life balance
  • Fly-In-Fly-Out or Bus-In-Bus-Out travel arrangements
  • On-site training and development opportunities
  • Work in a safety-focused environment ensuring personal safety and equipment reliability
  • Engage in varied work conditions both indoors and outdoors including elevated sites
Full Job Description
Minimum requirements
  • Previous operations experience with hydrocarbon or petrochemical within oil sands, refining, petrochemical or gas plant facilties
  • Preference for paraffinic froth treatment / extraction experience
  • Power engineering is considered an asset
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Ability to read and understand process and instrument diagrams
  • Process safety management (PSM) knowledge preferred
  • Digital permitting is considered an asset


Responsibilities
  • Execute operating procedures, hazardous energy isolations and operator rounds, as well as perform start-up & shut-down activities, and participate in the operator training program
  • Operate plant equipment safely according to established practices, procedures and operating guidelines
  • Maintain equipment by conducting preventative maintenance including regular equipment checks, troubleshooting, problem diagnosis, prepare equipment for maintenance and return to service, perform basic repairs, initiate maintenance requests and interface closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment health and reliability
  • Ensure the safety of personnel working within the assigned area and ensure personal protective equipment and other plant policies and procedures are followed during operations


Location & other key details
  • You will work out of our Fort Hills Plant in Fort McMurray, Alberta
  • The shift schedule is a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (12-hour shifts)
  • You will be on a Fly-In-Fly-Out Rotation from one of the approved hubs of Edmonton or Calgary or a Bus-In-Bus-Out of Fort McMurray
  • You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of stairs and ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds, structures and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces
  • This position is safety sensitive


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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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