Suncor Energy

Site Production Technologist

Suncor Energy • $100K — $130K *
Fort Mcmurray, AB T9H 0A1In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Diploma in technology from an accredited institute with 8-12 years of relevant experience.
  • Eligibility for ASET registration, ideally as C.E.T or P. Tech.
  • Direct experience in Situ SAGD operations is an asset.
  • Deep understanding of production and reservoir engineering principles and optimization practices.
  • Proficient with subsurface software and data tools like WellView, PI, Seeq, and Power BI.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams.
  • Self-motivated and highly organized with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor real-time well performance against SAGD operating envelopes.
  • Provide daily production surveillance and optimization recommendations.
  • Coordinate with engineers and operations teams to prioritize critical work.
  • Manage well start-ups and production activities under operational constraints.
  • Communicate key operating inputs to support Integrated Operations teams.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize ESP performance and manage replacements with specialists.
  • Coordinate contractor visits for subsurface work and ensure site requirement compliance.
  • Support continuous improvement, automation, and new technology implementation.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with regional uplifts and annual bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid vacation time and personal time-off for work-life balance.
  • Talent development programs for internal mobility and employee training.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Suncor is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Senior Site Production Technologist to join the Firebag Production Engineering team, reporting to the Field Production Engineering Manager within In Situ Technical Operations. In this critical role, you will support safe, reliable, and efficient well operations in a dynamic SAGD environment by providing daily surveillance, operating guidance, and optimization support to maximize production throughput. Working closely with Pad Production Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Field Operations, and Central Processing Facility teams, you will play a key role in driving performance through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

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:
  • Diploma in technology from an accredited technologist institute with 8-12 years related work experience.
  • Ideally eligibile for registration with ASET, preferably as C.E.T or P. Tech
  • Industry experience in oil and gas, direct experience in Situ SAGD operations considered an asset.
  • Strong understanding of production engineering, reservoir engineering principles, and production optimization practices
  • Working knowledge of subsurface software and data tools such as WellView, PI, Seeq, and Power BI
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities


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

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor well, pad, and field performance using real-time data and trends against SAGD operating envelopes, including subcool, steam targets, flow rates, ESP performance, and well integrity
  • Provide daily surveillance and optimization recommendations to support safe, reliable, and efficient production
  • Coordinate daily with Production and Reservoir Engineers, Field Operations, Plant Operations, Maintenance & Reliability, Automation, and Completions to prioritize critical work
  • Manage well start-ups and production activities based on current field and operating constraints
  • Gather and communicate key operating inputs, including speed-ups, cut lists, start-up plans, NCG targets, steam targets, and LOTO requirements, to support Pads Production, Integrated Operations, and Control Room teams
  • Troubleshoot and optimize ESP performance, support failure response, and coordinate replacement design and execution with ESP specialists and Completions teams
  • Coordinate contractor visits for subsurface-related work and ensure alignment with scheduling, training, permitting, and site requirements
  • Identify and support continuous improvement, automation, new technology implementation, and compliance with the Operational Excellence Management System


Location and other Key details:
  • This position works on a Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO) schedule at the Firebag office (Flights provided from Calgary or Edmonton, Saskatoon)
  • Hours of work are 12 hour day shifts


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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