Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
Job Description:Are you a Mechanical Engineer with extensive static equipment experience looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you at our Fort McMurray operations!
As a vital member of our Engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, ensuring the safety and reliability of our production units. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining and enhancing the performance of various static equipment classes (e.g. piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, tanks, boilers etc.)
If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a team that values excellence, we want to hear from you!
Minimum Requirements:
Ten years related engineering experience
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Must be a Professional Engineer or eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
Background in static equipment inspection, maintenance and design
Extensive knowledge of commonly used design and fabrication codes as well as post construction specifications for pressure vessels, furnaces, heat exchangers and process and slurry piping
Experience using mechanical design tools for static equipment (such as PV Elite, CAESAR II stress analysis, SagePlus, CodeCalc) to support design verification and Fitness for Service (FFS) assessment
Experience in equipment strategy development in a multi discipline team
A valid driver's licence
Key Accountabilities:
General mechanical engineering support relating to static equipment FFS assessment, repair specifications, re-rate assessment, failure investigation, purchase specification, equipment strategies support etc. to site operating units
Produce engineering packages with varying scope and complexity such as:
Repair packages (both emergency/routine maintenance, outage, and turnaround)
Upgrade packages following Management of Change (MOC) process, risk assessment / peer review, preparation of engineering drawings/sketches, updating data sheets, etc.
Purchase specifications for new and replacement pressure equipment
Completing FFS assessments such as minimum thickness calculations, re-rates, material alterations, fire damage assessment etc.
Support shutdown scope development
Suggest improvements to plant operation and reliability through innovative engineering and resolve root cause performance problems with static pressure equipment
Work collaboratively with process, maintenance and technical personnel to resolve plant and system issues
Responsible for achieving code compliance and/or governing authority endorsement of designs produced personally or by junior personnel under your guidance
Offer mentorship to other engineers by reviewing and authenticating specification deviations and engineering packages
Conduct root cause failure analysis for static equipment
Location and other Key Details:
You will work out of Syncrude Mildred Lake, Syncrude Aurora or Suncor Base Plant in Fort McMurray, Alberta
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided
Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
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