Mechanical Engineering Student - January 2025

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.
At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. Students have an opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the mining and energy industries. Student positions include roles on various production sites, in the field and in offices, these positions and can empower you to shape the trajectory of your career path. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!

Minimum Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program at an accredited post-secondary institution
• You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• For some roles you may need to possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

• Develop a familiarity with various types of mechanical equipment within Suncor’s operations, and the codes and standards which govern their design and operation, including: piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, pumps, compressors, material handling equipment, and mining equipment
• Develop tools for tracking reliability, inspection and operating information
• Support engineering and maintenance teams in responding to day to day operational issues, and development repair scopes and work plans for modification of equipment
• Provide technical support to capital projects and maintenance engineering through the design and execution phases, including producing and reviewing engineering deliverables, construction support.
• Support creation and update of engineering documents such as drawings, datasheets, technical specifications and standards.
• Support field inspection activities
• Prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, graphical representation, data analysis and presentations, as required
• Apply Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and troubleshooting methods to resolve operating equipment challenges

Location and other Key Details:

• This is a 4, 8, 12 or 16-month work term starting in January 2025. You will be asked to indicate your availability in your application
• Potential locations include Calgary, Fort McMurray (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo), or our Oakville office, located at 3275 Rebecca Street
• Relocation assistance will be provided if required
• Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote challenges associated with the region

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

• Develop a familiarity with various types of mechanical equipment within Suncor’s operations, and the codes and standards which govern their design and operation, including: piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, pumps, compressors, material handling equipment, and mining equipment
• Develop tools for tracking reliability, inspection and operating information
• Support engineering and maintenance teams in responding to day to day operational issues, and development repair scopes and work plans for modification of equipment
• Provide technical support to capital projects and maintenance engineering through the design and execution phases, including producing and reviewing engineering deliverables, construction support.
• Support creation and update of engineering documents such as drawings, datasheets, technical specifications and standards.
• Support field inspection activities
• Prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, graphical representation, data analysis and presentations, as required
• Apply Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and troubleshooting methods to resolve operating equipment challenge