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 hiring experienced Tailings Operators to join our Coarse Tailings Operations team in Fort McMurray. Do you have an extraordinarily strong safety mindset and want to gain a rewarding experience in the oil sands industry? We’d love to hear from you!Minimum Requirements:
- Three or more years of experience as a tailings cell dozer operator; experience in an oil sands mine is preferred
- Experience operating mechanical equipment such as pumps, light plants and hydraulic power units would be an asset
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to safety and environmental requirements
- Operate tailings heavy equipment (D8 cell dozer, line patrol, forks, backhoe, grader transporter and fuel truck)
- Safely and efficiently perform cell construction in summer and winter months
- Maintain dykes within an active cell, remove and install nipple pipe, track pack, monitor spill box
- Prepare tailings pedestal for future cell construction (dry dyke, build ramps, read and interpret survey stakes)
- Complete equipment inspection logbooks and checks, and communicate significant changes to the Tailings Supervisor
- Perform tailings line switches and maintain clear communication with the Control Room Specialist
- Perform equipment isolation for maintenance activities
- Maintain housekeeping in the assigned area at a high level
- Ensure that shift change is well communicated
Location and other Key Details:
- You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray
- The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
- This is not a camp-based role
- This position is safety sensitive
- In your resume, please provide the type and size of the equipment you have operated and length of time of your employment with each company
- 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.
