Mechanical Engineer

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.
Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking for a new opportunity to ensure assets remain reliable, in-compliance, and efficient? We have a phenomenal opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer in Fort McMurray.
Reporting to the Reliability Engineering Manager – Base Plant Asset Strategies, you will develop and sustain risk and cost optimized equipment asset strategies. In this role you will work with the Production Unit team while leveraging Reliability Centered Maintenance and Risk Based Inspection practices to mature asset strategies to meet performance requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
• Four or more years of industry experience, preferably in Oilsands, refinery or hydrocarbon processing facility
• Possess skills in the use and application of GE-APM or other commercial strategy and RBI software. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Well-developed critical thinking and collaboration skills, with an ability to apply logic and challenge assumptions while working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong analytical skills including analyzing statistical data, identify limits of analysis approaches, and the ability for trending and analysis to drive conclusions and recommendations
• Knowledge of API 580/581, API 510, API 570, API 571, API 574, RCM2/3 is an asset
• Registered, or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop asset strategies following Suncor’s Manage Equipment Strategy process to optimize risk and cost
• Leverage RBI and RCM assessments to identify the appropriate mitigation activities to manage the risk and meet performance requirements throughout the asset lifecycle
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Technical, and Engineering and Reliability personnel to ensure asset strategies are continuously improved, robust, and effective

Location & other key details

• You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• This position is safety sensitive
• If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer highly competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals

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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