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.
This role represents the highest engineering progression level at the site and functions as a career level technical position. The Specialist Process Engineer applies advanced engineering expertise to independently plan, execute, and coordinate complex assignments, while providing technical leadership within the team. The role is recognized across the Business Unit for deep, specialized knowledge in one or more engineering disciplines and for delivering authoritative guidance on complex technical matters.Key Accountabilities
- Serves as the first level of full technical specialization within the site.
- Provides advanced technical review and guidance for refinery process engineering activities.
- Applies broad multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and offers supervisory or mentoring support as needed.
- Adheres consistently to management system processes (Stage Gated Project Process, Management of Change, Operational Risk Management, etc.).
- Leads and executes complex projects requiring independent judgment and effective task coordination.
- Develops innovative solutions by adapting existing methods to address complex or unique technical challenges.
- Contributes to major projects and independently manages smaller-scale initiatives.
- Acts as a subject‑matter expert, presenting technical findings, recommendations, and interpretations.
- Reviews technical work for accuracy, provides issue guidance, and supports the training and development of less‑experienced staff.
- Produces high‑quality technical reports and studies demonstrating strong analytical capability and originality.
Minimum Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience, preferably in advanced process engineering for oil refining or upgrading.
- Experience across multiple refining processes or significant depth in a technical discipline.
- Must understand the complexities of implementing change across the entire refinery.
- Expected to influence long‑range business planning and assess the impact of emerging technologies.
Location and other Key Details:
- You will work out of our Edmonton refinery in Sherwood Park, located at 801 Petroleum Way
- Hours of work are typically a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with some additional hours required occasionally to meet critical deadlines or schedules
- Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
- Must be or eligible to register as a professional engineer in Alberta
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.
