Suncor Energy

Projects Advisor

Suncor Energy$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Power Engineering Certificate, Trade Certification, or relevant Degree required.
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in SAGD plant operations.
  • Preferred site experience at Firebag.
  • Experience in supporting or leading Readiness for Operations (RFO) activities on Capital Projects or related phases.
  • Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and operational integration.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents and create actionable operational plans.
  • Exceptional communication skills for interfacing with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure readiness of Firebag growth projects using OEMS and DAMP process.
  • Interface with existing Firebag asset to integrate lessons learned.
  • Collaborate with teams to meet business objectives.
  • Conduct detailed project planning focusing on Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability.
  • Work with EPCs and project stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
  • Support Production Unit teams to align project scope and deliverables.
  • Develop and execute Ready for Operations (RFO) plans throughout project stages.
  • Collaborate with Commissioning and Start-up (C&SU) teams for RFO deliverables.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, regional uplifts, and annual bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and families.
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time-off.
  • Opportunities for talent development through internal mobility and training programs.
  • Relocation assistance including support for moving and temporary accommodations.
Full Job Description
Are you ready to help shape the continued growth of the Firebag SAGD asset? We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Specialist - Projects Advisor to support upcoming Firebag growth projects. You will play a key role in helping integrate future project scopes into the existing Firebag operation. In this dynamic role, you will apply a Ready for Operations mindset while supporting project activities from early concept development through execution, commissioning and start-up, and final closeout.

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
  • Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more


Minimum Requirements:
  • A Power Engineering Certificate, Trade Certification, or a relevant Degree, combined with a minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in SAGD plant operations
  • Previous site experience at Firebag is preferred and will be regarded as a significant asset
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting or leading Readiness for Operations (RFO) activities on Capital Projects, Commissioning and Start-up (C&SU), or other relevant project phases is considered an asset
  • Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, operational integration, and business readiness principles
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret technical documentation and translate complex information into actionable operational plans
  • Proven capacity to operate effectively within cross-functional teams, providing leadership through influence and fostering collaboration toward shared objectives
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interface confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences


Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the readiness of Firebag growth projects utilizing OEMS, especially the Develop and Manage Projects (DAMP) process
  • Interface with the existing Firebag asset to understand the site integration and bring forward lessons learned
  • Collaborate with integrated teams to meet business objectives
  • Detailed project planning with a focus on Operations, Maintenance and Reliability deliverables
  • Interface with EPC's and project stakeholders to meet desired project outcomes
  • Provide support to the Production Unit teams to align on project scope and final deliverables
  • Development and execution of a Ready for Operations (RFO) plan through each stage of the project
  • Collaborate with the Commissioning and Start-up (C&SU) team to meet all Ready for Operation (RFO) deliverables. This includes but not limited to developing Operations Procedures and Training Plans
  • Responsible for assigned scope management, including but not limited to safety, project deliverables, cost, quality assurance, and schedule
  • Identify risks associated with project scope of work- define solutions to mitigate these risks
  • Actively execute assigned work as authorized by the Delegation of Authority limits
  • Work closely with construction coordinators to meet project objectives
  • Support Integrated Team Lead by providing timely and accurate feedback on schedule, resource plans/forecasts, and risk identification/mitigations (including quality concerns) for assigned scopes


Location and other Key Details:
  • Initially this position will be a Calgary based position working a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday and will transition to Firebag (Fly in Fly out) during Project Construction, C&SU, and RFO activities. The schedule at Firebag will be a shift schedule of 4 days on and 3 days off or 7 days on and 7 days off


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