Materials Engineer

Posted:
12/17/2024, 8:13:37 AM

Location(s):
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada ⋅ Alberta, Canada ⋅ Mildred Lake, Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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.

We’re hiring a Materials Engineer in Fort McMurray to support our Syncrude assets. If you an experienced materials engineer and are ready to learn, be challenged and possess strong relationship building skills - apply today!

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Minimum five years of Materials / Metallurgical Engineering experience

  • A Bachelor of Materials Engineering / Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering / or equivalent qualification

  • Membership or eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA) as a Professional Engineer

  • A strong proficiency in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

  • Thorough understanding of API-571, API-580, API-581, NACE-MR0103, NACE-MR0175, and other relevant API/AMPP-NACE RPs/Standards

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provides engineering support materials selection/substitution, corrosion / damage mechanisms, corrosion control, remaining life assessment, and repair recommendations

  • Integrity Operating Windows – recommend mechanical integrity / corrosion related IOWs and assess the impact of excursions on our assets

  • Support cost justification / life cycle cost analysis for material upgrades

  • Thorough understanding of ASME Sec IX to create / review weld procedures for maintenance/fabrication/turnaround work

  • Carry out Failure analysis for material failures/ complete root cause analysis

  • Identify damage mechanisms applicable for equipment / piping in Upgrading / Utilities / Extraction / Tailings plants in Oil/Gas/Petrochemical industry

  • Review inspection data and determine appropriate corrosion rates and failure probabilities

  • Work with Production, Maintenance and Reliability to determine risk and appropriate repairs

  • Provide Materials Engineering support to QA/QC Inspectors, Engineers and Operators

Location and other Key Details: 

  • You will work out of Syncrude Mildred Lake location in Fort McMurray and may need to visit Aurora location in Fort Mcmurray.

  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours during Turnarounds / Outages / Break ins

  • 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.