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.
We are looking for an engineering professional with experience in mine planning, operations and projects. The successful candidate is adept at communication, collaboration, risk identification, and has a growth mindset enabling them to support long term asset development at Fort Hills. The ideal candidate can leverage their experience to deliver key engineering outputs, collaborate and help to drive impactful, business aligned results.Reporting to the Director of Mine - Integrated Planning, the Development Engineer will focus on a broad understanding of business-critical fields such as legal, commercial, regulatory, finance, economics, etc. and growing their understanding of development principles, mindsets, and processes. The successful applicant will work with and support Tier 3 Development leads at Fort Hills, within the Integrated Planning Team in Mine Services (key areas include Tailings McLelland Lake, Material Handling, etc.).
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Mining or Civil Engineering or equivalent with 7-10 years of experience, with at least 5 years of this experience gained working at an operating mine sites
Direct experience with Mine Operations and Planning (preferably oilsands with experience at Fort Hills, but will consider equivalent)
Project experience and exposure to Development
Strong communicator with interpersonal and collaborative skills to ensure alignment between diverse groups
Originality and ingenuity required for devising practical and economical solutions to problems
Can lead change through all steps of innovation, development, risk management, implementation, training and sustainment.
Responsibilities:
Skilled in problem/opportunity framing, determining the necessary engineering studies and tasks for critical project stages
Proficient at identifying/differentiating/eliminating alternatives, optimizing concepts, and delivering essential engineering outputs such as feasibility studies, concept select reports, and Design Basis Memoranda (DBMs).
Manage multiple complex mining and tailings projects, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and impactful deliverables that align with Suncor's business objectives.
Collaborate with integrated teams to meet milestones while engaging internal and external stakeholders effectively, identifying risks and opportunities, leveraging various resources to solve complex mining, tailings and closure challenges.
This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a willingness to independently drive project success at Fort Hills with a keen eye for future strategic asset planning.
Location and other Key Details:
You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
This is an office-based role, hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with travel to site is based on requirement
Our business professional 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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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.
