Suncor Energy

Mechanical Engineer

Suncor Energy$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA
  • Field experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, or Oil Sands
  • Knowledge of ASME/API Standards including B31.3, B31.4, and API 579
  • Experience in developing reliability and quality improvement programs
  • Knowledge of mechanical design standards and codes

Responsibilities

  • Interface with operations, maintenance, and planning on equipment performance
  • Develop detailed mechanical equipment inspection and repair plans
  • Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical equipment health
  • Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical equipment failures
  • Lead management of change initiatives to improve equipment availability
  • Support planning processes for future spend activities and shutdowns

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with annual bonuses and long-term rewards
  • Comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and families
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time-off
  • Talent development programs for career growth and internal mobility
Full Job Description
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.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development


Minimum Requirements:
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Must be a registered Profession Engineer with APEGA
  • Field experience and knowledge of Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, or Oil Sands operations
  • Experience employing ASME/API Standards including ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, and API 579
  • Experience developing and improving reliability programs, quality programs, equipment strategies, and degradation mode mitigation
  • Knowledge and experience in use of mechanical design standards, specifications, and codes
  • Able to provide clear work direction through verbal and written scopes


Don't have all the qualifications listed? That's ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Interface daily with operations, maintenance, planning, and other engineering disciplines on equipment performance issues
  • Develop and optimize detailed mechanical equipment inspection and repair plans for field execution
  • Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical equipment health including conveyors, sizers, rotary wet screens, pumps, tanks/vessels, and piping systems
  • Conduct and support root cause analysis investigations of mechanical equipment issues or failures
  • Lead mechanical engineering management of change (MOC) initiatives focused on equipment availability and cost improvements
  • Support in rationalizing future spend activities, preparations for outages and shutdowns, and input into planning processes


Location and other key details
  • 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
  • The shift schedule is a seven (7) days on / seven (7) days off rotation
  • Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work


Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About Suncor Energy

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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Join the dynamic team at Suncor Energy, a leader in energy innovation and sustainability. As a company committed to responsible development, Suncor offers unparalleled job opportunities in the energy sector, fostering a culture of leadership, diversity, and continuous growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Suncor Energy, you will engage in meaningful work that pushes the boundaries of traditional energy sources towards cleaner, sustainable alternatives. Our team at Suncor is dedicated to excellence and innovation, working together to master the challenges of energy transformation.

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Step into a role that harnesses your skills for impactful changes. Suncor Energy is not just a company; it's a community of professionals driving forward with leadership and innovative solutions. Here, your career will be future-proofed through diverse opportunities in a variety of disciplines from engineering to environmental management.

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Suncor Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. With comprehensive training programs and robust diversity initiatives, we ensure that every team member has the resources and opportunities to flourish professionally. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talents through hands-on projects, leadership roles, and continuous learning environments.

Join Our Inclusive Team

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our employment philosophy. At Suncor, every employee, from interns to senior professionals, brings unique perspectives that are vital for our innovative endeavors. We believe in building a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by a culture that fosters acceptance and teamwork.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, Suncor Energy offers a range of positions across multiple fields. Explore job opportunities and internships that align with your career aspirations and skills. Our hiring process is transparent and thorough to ensure that all candidates are given a fair chance to succeed.

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Choosing a career at Suncor means more than just employment. It’s about having access to a variety of benefits that support your professional and personal life. From health and wellness programs to competitive retirement plans, we prioritize the well-being of our team members.

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