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.
Are you someone who takes initiative and thrives in a collaborative environment? Do you prioritize safety and seek opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise? If so, we want you on our team.You will be a part of a team of motivated professionals, supporting our 350,000-barrel-per-day upgrader. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of our Upgrading Delayed Coking Unit assets.
As a Process Operator, you will play a vital role in the Conduct of Safe Operations (CoSO) process – a process within Suncor’s Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) that provides consistent expectations for safe and reliable operations, twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days a week.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience in plant operations such as heavy oil processing, sour gas processing, water treatment/power plants or refinery operations
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to make timely decisions under pressure
4th Class Power Engineering certification: ABSA certified
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
Responsibilities & Key Behaviours:
Contribute positively to team culture
Follow operating processes and procedures to ensure the safety of our people, equipment, and environment
Conduct thorough unit rounds, with a critical eye for process and equipment abnormalities
Execute daily operating orders, and report on barriers to executing them
Prepare and complete daily area log and communicate significant changes and findings during handover
Troubleshoot complex process, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment problems
Ensure timely action and process adjustments during plant upsets
Prepare equipment for maintenance and commissioning
Location and other Key Details:
You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta
The shift schedule is a 6 days on / 6 days off rotation (3 days on, 3 nights on, 6 days off; 12-hour shifts)
This position is safety sensitive
You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of ladders and working on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces
To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
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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What We Do
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is 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 newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.
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