Senior Process 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 passionate about safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement? Are you a highly motivated self-starter who works well within a strong team environment? Look no further than this engineering opportunity at our Sarnia refinery where you will be accountable for providing engineering support to operations and maintenance to ensure the overall process integrity, safety and cost effective operation of the existing assets.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience in refining or a related field
• Professional Engineering Designation
• Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate and implement solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value
• Possess a deep understanding of refinery processes to make sound recommendations for process corrective actions
• A comprehensive knowledge of industry codes, company standards and safety policies
• Highly motivated, resourceful, resilient and committed to continuous improvement

Responsibilities:

• Performing engineering calculations and simulations required to address process equipment or unit performance problems with a continuous improvement mindset
• Complete development of ideas and strategies from conception to engineered recommended solutions. Action plans often include changing processes as a means of achieving objectives and includes the identification of risks and corrective alternative actions.
• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders on technical decisions
• Calculate the Economic justification for Capital Project options
• Participate in Hazard reviews for Projects
• Provides technical assistance to operations for specialized activities
• Monitor the work of other Process Engineers (EIT) and may serve as a mentor

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Sarnia refinery in Ontario, located at 1900 St. Clair Parkway
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

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

• Performing engineering calculations and simulations required to address process equipment or unit performance problems with a continuous improvement mindset
• Complete development of ideas and strategies from conception to engineered recommended solutions. Action plans often include changing processes as a means of achieving objectives and includes the identification of risks and corrective alternative actions.
• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders on technical decisions
• Calculate the Economic justification for Capital Project options
• Participate in Hazard reviews for Projects
• Provides technical assistance to operations for specialized activities
• Monitor the work of other Process Engineers (EIT) and may serve as a mento