QA Mechanical Inspector

Posted:
9/20/2024, 6:52:59 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
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.

Are you passionate about equipment reliability and safety? Are you driven by the need to build positive relationships and work as part of a strong team? We have the right position for you! In this fast-paced role, you will be an integral member of the Mine Mobile QA Inspectors at our Base Plant location.

The QA Mechanical Inspector will apply operational discipline behaviors to help sustain the mobile equipment fleet reliability through regular inspections, technical reporting and analysis. This position is a 70/30 field/office role with a focus on technical application of practical skills and experience. There is a significant reliance on collaborating with others to both surface and solve problems as well as develop improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

  • A journeyman trade ticket , or a technologist diploma in Welding/Materials/Mechanical Engineering Technology, or experience and certification in Non-Destructive examination.

  • Five years of related Quality Assurance (QA) experience.

  • Previous In-Service Inspection experience on Mining Mobile Fleet.

  • Mobile equipment experience (Shovels, Trucks and Support Equipment).

  • Ability to drive in active mine area.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Office, Excel, Power Point and Access).

  • Proficient with SAP (creating notifications, viewing work orders, tracking component hours and uploading/ viewing work history, running reports for historical data) and GE APM.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present ideas and influence multiple audiences.

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and highly resourceful.

  • Strong business decision making and ability to connect technical issues to business performance.

  • High degree of networking/collaborative skill – able to relate in all disciplines/functions and provide a balanced perspective.

Key Accountabilities

  • Adhere to all Suncor safety standards and policies as well as those set out by the E&R and Mine Mobile Maintenance organizations.

  • Assist in identifying top loss areas within but not limited to Mine Mobile Reliability and help create plans to eliminate or reduce losses.

  • Perform mechanical integrity inspections on over 60 separate components at regular intervals during maintenance services and mobile equipment outages.

  • Maintain data sets for all measured data in a central database.

  • Complete a detailed inspection report for all deficiencies found during regular and non-routine inspections. Some reports may be submitted for information and data tracking purposes only.

  • Effectively communicate inspection results through detailed reporting, emails and verbal communication in a timely manner so issues can be addressed as quickly as possible.

  • Submit work notifications in SAP with Scope Of Work and parts for all deficiencies noted in the field along with Risk Based Work Selection data. (probability/ consequence of failure and “last acceptable completion date”).

  • Complete and submit month end stewardship reports for individual inspector posts with information on any inspections that did not get completed each month as per the previous months stewardship report.

  • Interface with planning, engineering, maintenance & vendors and work collaboratively to resolve mechanical mobile equipment issues as quickly and effectively as possible.

Location & other key details

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

  • The shift schedule is a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (7 days on,  7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off 12-hour shifts) 

  • 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 may be provided.

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.