Specialist 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 Specialist Mechanical Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity? We’re recruiting a Specialist Mechanical Engineer, Static Equipment in Fort McMurray.
As a member of our Syncrude Engineering team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving safety & reliability on all Static Equipment classes (e.g. piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, tanks, boilers etc.) that enable business units to operate safely and reliably.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum eight years of engineering experience
• A Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be a Professional Engineer or eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Experience in pressure equipment design and maintenance, and knowledge of commonly used design and fabrication codes (ASME, TEMA, etc.) as well as post construction specifications for pressure piping, pressure vessels, furnaces, heat exchangers etc. (ASME PCC, API)
• The ability to clearly communicate Engineering designs and procedures to operations and maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical engineering work relating to static equipment repair and alteration, as well as support for failure investigations and equipment strategy development.
• Preparation of high-quality engineering packages/PWPs for use by the maintenance and execution teams. These include:
• Repair packages (both emergency and routine maintenance)
• Upgrade packages with management of change (MOC), risk assessment / peer review, preparation of Engineering drawings, data sheets, etc.
• Purchase specifications for new and replacement pressure equipment.
• Completing equipment assessments, such as minimum thickness calculations, re-rates, material alterations etc.
• Take part in API 579 fitness for service (FFS) evaluations (Level 1 and 2) and provide input and review for level 3 FFS reports.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments including inspectors, Materials Engineering, Process Technical Engineering and others.
• Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance personnel in the upgrader to resolve threats to unit health and ensure Engineering solutions are executable and fit-for-purpose.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of a Syncrude location in Fort McMurray
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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

• Perform mechanical engineering work relating to static equipment repair and alteration, as well as support for failure investigations and equipment strategy development.
• Preparation of high-quality engineering packages/PWPs for use by the maintenance and execution teams. These include:
• Repair packages (both emergency and routine maintenance)
• Upgrade packages with management of change (MOC), risk assessment / peer review, preparation of Engineering drawings, data sheets, etc.
• Purchase specifications for new and replacement pressure equipment.
• Completing equipment assessments, such as minimum thickness calculations, re-rates, material alterations etc.
• Take part in API 579 fitness for service (FFS) evaluations (Level 1 and 2) and provide input and review for level 3 FFS reports.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments including inspectors, Materials Engineering, Process Technical Engineering and others.
• Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance personnel in the upgrader to resolve threats to unit health and ensure Engineering solutions are executable and fit-for-purpose