materials engineer

Employment and Social Development Canada; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company is seeking a skilled professional engineer to oversee metal extraction processes in Fort McMurray. This permanent, full-time role includes responsibilities such as conducting studies, developing machinery, and ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Candidates must have P. Eng. registration and NACE accreditation, with a salary range of $120,000 to $175,000 annually.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Travel insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) accredited.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies on metal extraction and develop processes.
• Oversee engineering technical reports and supervise staff.
• Coordinate production testing and control for refining operations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) accreditation

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Employer details Suncor

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Job details

• Location: Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3L1
• Salary: $120,000 to $175,000 annually (to be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full-time

Work must be completed at the physical location. Remote work is not available.

Work setting

• Mining company
• Willing to relocate; relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies on metal extraction
• Develop processes and machinery for concentrating, extracting, and refining metals from ores
• Oversee and prepare engineering technical reports
• Supervise technologists, technicians, engineers, and scientists
• Study properties and characteristics of materials
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Design processes for moulding, forming, and thermal treatment of metals and other materials
• Conduct analytical studies, failure analyses, and operational testing; recommend materials and corrosion control measures
• Coordinate production testing and control of metal refining, smelting, or foundry operations

Credentials

• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) accreditation
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Experience and skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

Work experience

• Evaluate work environments and procedures for safety
• Installation, maintenance, and inspection of equipment
• Operations or production management
• Project management
• Quality assurance and control

Specializations

• Environmental skills and knowledge

Areas of expertise

• Physical metallurgy, Materials, Failure analysis, Welding, Corrosion, Extractive metallurgy, Ferrous metals, Construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel

• Own transportation and valid driver’s license

Work conditions

• Work under pressure
• Sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal qualities

• Interpersonal skills, flexibility, initiative, judgment, organization, reliability, teamwork

Benefits

• Disability benefits, paramedical services, bonus, life insurance, pension plan, stocks/shares

Long-term benefits

• Maternity and parental leave

Other benefits

• Paid time off, travel insurance

Who can apply?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents
• Others with or without a valid Canadian work permit

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About Suncor

• Mining, oil, and gas extraction
• One job posting
• Extra large business (more than 500 employees)