Fixed Plant Operator

at  Suncor Energy

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.
In this role, you will work with a team of talented, operators overseeing the day-to-day operations of plant and field, preparing equipment for maintenance, troubleshooting, and working with the control room for plant optimization and maximizing plant efficiencies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant hydrocarbon or petrochemical operating experience within oil sands, refining, petrochemical, gas plants and/or upgrading and/or pulp and paper.
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and understand process and instrument diagrams.
• An exceptionally strong safety mindset.
• A continuous improvement mindset and are able to seek greater knowledge .and understanding of the systems, process and hazards in the workplace.
• Strong problem solving, prioritization, communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities:

• Execute operating procedures, hazardous energy isolations and operator rounds, as well as perform start-up & shut-down activities, and participate in the operator training program.
• Operate plant equipment safely according to established practices, procedures and operating guidelines.
• Maintain equipment by conducting preventative maintenance including regular equipment checks, troubleshooting, problem diagnosis, prepare equipment for maintenance and return to service, perform basic repairs, initiate maintenance requests and interface closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment health and reliability.
• Ensure the safety of personnel working within the assigned area and ensure personal protective equipment and other plant policies and procedures are followed during operations.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta.
• You will be on a Fly-In-Fly-Out Rotation from one of the approved hubs of Edmonton or Calgary or a Bus-In-Bus-Out of Fort McMurray.
• The shift schedule is a 7 days on /7 days off rotation (7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off; 12-hour shifts)
• You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of stairs and ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds, structures and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces
• This position is safety sensitive

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

• Execute operating procedures, hazardous energy isolations and operator rounds, as well as perform start-up & shut-down activities, and participate in the operator training program.
• Operate plant equipment safely according to established practices, procedures and operating guidelines.
• Maintain equipment by conducting preventative maintenance including regular equipment checks, troubleshooting, problem diagnosis, prepare equipment for maintenance and return to service, perform basic repairs, initiate maintenance requests and interface closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment health and reliability.
• Ensure the safety of personnel working within the assigned area and ensure personal protective equipment and other plant policies and procedures are followed during operations