Chemist

Suncor Energy; Fort McMurray; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid vacation

Training & development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Suncor Energy in Fort McMurray seeks a safety‑driven Chemist to join our main laboratory team in a fast‑paced oil and gas environment. You will lead by example, ensure lab safety, quality, and operational excellence, and deliver reliable data for refinery operations.

The role requires a B.Sc in Chemistry with 5–10 years in an industrial QC lab, preferably in refinery or oil sands; expertise with GC/IC/ICP, and knowledge of SPC and LIMS systems is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from a recognized institution.
• 5–10 years of experience in an industrial quality control laboratory.
• Laboratory experience in a Refinery or Oil Sand Laboratory is desirable.
• Experience operating and maintaining critical lab equipment such as GC, IC, ICP.
• Proven expertise in process and analytical chemistry; knowledge of SPC and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, procedures and documents to ensure timely, high-quality data.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and record FLHAs.
• Provide technical training on equipment and software to Operations and Engineers.
• Ensure QA & QC protocols are met and updated as needed.
• Prepare and participate in audits; act as a technical contact for Operations.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GC

IC

ICP

SPC

LIMS

ThermoFisher systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

GC systems

ICP-MS

LIMS software

Thermo Fisher instruments

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. Are you a safety-driven Chemist who thrives in a fast-paced oil and gas environment? We're looking for an experienced professional who brings technical expertise, positive energy, and a passion for leading by example. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the highest standards of laboratory safety, quality, and operational excellence while motivating and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding results every day.

What we offer

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching.
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development.
• Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from a recognized institution
• 5 to 10 years of experience in an industrial quality control laboratory.
• Laboratory experience in a Refinery or Oil Sand Laboratory is desirable
• Experience operating and maintaining critical lab equipment such as GC, IC, ICP, etc
• Proven expertise in process and analytical chemistry
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
• Excellent knowledge of relevant ASTM, UOP, CGSB, the LIMS system as well as the ThermoFisher system

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok!

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, procedures and document related to the equipment to ensure timely and high-quality data
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and fill out the FLHAs
• Provide technical training, including but not limited to operation of equipment, software, preventive and corrective maintenance on the equipment
• Ensure QA & QC protocols are met and update if necessary
• Prepare and participate in audits
• Act as a contact and technical support person for Operations and Engineers
• Commission new equipment and maintain related reports and documentation
• Research new technologies that meet reference methods and regulatory requirements
• Actively participate in Safety, Quality and Team meeting
• Offer guidance and support laboratory technicians whenever necessary
• Maintain the MLP limits, MOC, NCR, SOP, SLIM and Worksheets

Location and Key details

This is a base position at Syncrude Main Laboratory at Mildred Lake Site based in Fort McMurray.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

About Suncor

At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

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