Tailings Operator

Suncor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the oil sands industry as a Tailings Operator in Fort McMurray. This role requires a strong safety mindset and experience operating heavy equipment. You will work on a six days on/six days off rotation, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Suncor offers a diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a tailings cell dozer operator.
• Experience in an oil sands mine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tailings heavy equipment and adhere to safety requirements.
• Perform cell construction and maintain dykes within an active cell.
• Complete equipment inspection logbooks and communicate changes.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Mechanical Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Tools

D8 Cell Dozer

Backhoe

Grader Transporter

Fuel Truck

Job description

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 are hiring experienced Tailings Operators to join our Coarse Tailings Operations team in Fort McMurray. Do you have an extraordinarily strong safety mindset and want to gain a rewarding experience in the oil sands industry? We’d love to hear from you!

Minimum Requirements:

• Three or more years of experience as a tailings cell dozer operator; experience in an oil sands mine is preferred
• Experience operating mechanical equipment such as pumps, light plants, and hydraulic power units would be an asset
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safety and environmental requirements
• Operate tailings heavy equipment (D8 cell dozer, line patrol, forks, backhoe, grader transporter, and fuel truck)
• Safely and efficiently perform cell construction in summer and winter months
• Maintain dykes within an active cell, remove and install nipple pipe, track pack, monitor spill box
• Prepare tailings pedestal for future cell construction (dry dyke, build ramps, read and interpret survey stakes)
• Complete equipment inspection logbooks and checks, and communicate significant changes to the tailings team lead
• Perform tailings line switches and maintain clear communication with the control room specialist
• Perform equipment isolation for maintenance activities
• Maintain housekeeping in the assigned area at a high level
• Ensure that shift change is well communicated

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray
• The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
• This is not a camp-based role
• This position is safety sensitive
• In your resume, please provide the type and size of the equipment you have operated and length of time of your employment with each company
• To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here

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 provide rewarding opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow in various positions—creating tremendous potential for your future. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, fostering a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We strive to provide a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and respected. Our employee inclusion networks help foster this culture, including workplace inclusion networks and identity-focused networks. Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we aim to build greater mutual trust and respect with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.