Minimum Requirements: 

• Five or more years of field operations or related experience in upgrading, refinery or oil and gas industry

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a complex, dynamic operating environment

• Deep understanding of maintenance, operations, and process safety standards

• 2nd Class Power Engineering certification

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• Valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record  

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee a unionized workforce in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and ensure development and competency of the crew

• Ensure all aspects of the Alberta Boilers Safety Association regulations are implemented in accordance with the applicable codes and acts

• Assist with planning equipment isolation, control of hazardous energy and confined space entry preparation

• Prepare and review operational job plans by investigating work requirements, preparing logical breakdowns and sequencing of work tasks taking into account multi-craft alignment

• Maintain a visible presence in the field to foster employee engagement and assess work process effectiveness

• Lead troubleshooting initiatives and engage appropriate cross-functional resources to analyze and correct operational and equipment problems

Location & other key details

• You will work out of our Base Plant site in Fort McMurray, Alberta

• The shift schedule is a 6 on / 6 off rotation (3 days/3nights)

• 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 competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals 

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.