Engineering Lead

Suncor Energy; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in Turnaround events in Fort McMurray. This position offers the chance to work closely with diverse teams, ensuring efficient and safe delivery of technical activities. With a focus on operational excellence and innovation, you will lead scope development, manage complex technical scopes, and optimize engineering deliverables. This role is perfect for those who thrive in high-pressure environments and are ready to make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in oil and gas industry.
• 3+ years as a Turnaround Technical Lead.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical activities align with Turnaround Basis Memorandum.
• Lead scope development and compliance with RBWS.
• Compile technical reports and lead close-out activities.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Critical Thinking

Managing Complex Technical Scopes

Flexibility in Changing Environments

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Mechanical or Process Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Description: Engineering Lead at Suncor

Time left to apply: End Date: May 20, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: R0012580

Joining Suncor means working for one of the best companies in Canada, offering tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals with diverse skills and expertise.

We are seeking an Engineering Lead to join our Turnaround (TA) core team in Fort McMurray. In this role, you will play a critical part in the success of TA events, working closely with Production Units, project managers, planning, and execution teams. Your responsibility will be to ensure all technical activities align with the Turnaround Basis Memorandum (TABM) and are delivered efficiently and safely.

If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a team that values excellence, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in mechanical or process engineering
• 10+ years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, supporting production units
• 3+ years of experience as a Turnaround Technical Lead
• Familiarity with Pre-Start-Up Safety Review (PSSR) processes (asset)
• Strong skills in risk assessment, critical thinking, and managing complex technical scopes
• Ability to remain flexible amid changing priorities and scopes
• Proven efficiency in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Key Accountabilities:

Scope Development (T-28 to T-18 Months):

• Analyze past lessons learned
• Lead scope development ensuring compliance with RBWS and TABM
• Facilitate reviews and third-party RBSR sessions
• Generate and present worklist sign-off packages
• Coordinate engineering priorities with PU-TA alignment

Pre-TA Planning:

• Serve as SPOC for technical queries
• Challenge scope based on RBWS during reviews
• Manage scope changes and offsets
• Prioritize engineering deliverables and maintain milestones

Scope Optimization:

• Lead scope reduction discussions based on RBWS and risk
• Provide recommendations with impact quantification

Execution Window:

• Support TA manager as SPOC for technical matters
• Assemble and onboard TA engineering team
• Review repair requests and manage scope changes
• Assess critical repairs and facilitate decisions

Event Close-Out (T+6):

• Compile technical reports
• Lead close-out activities, lessons learned, and future scope collection

Location & Other Details:

• Work locations: Syncrude Mildred Lake, Aurora, or Suncor Base Plant, Fort McMurray
• Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, with potential extended hours
• Relocation to within 60 km of Fort McMurray required if residing outside
• This position is safety sensitive

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations span oil sands, offshore oil and gas, refining, and retail networks, including Canada's Electric Highway. We focus on growth, sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation, offering numerous career opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We support accessibility accommodations upon request.