Mechanical Engineer

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.

Position: Mechanical Engineer - Fort Hills

Supporting our Fort Hills Primary Extraction operations, you will apply your engineering skills, knowledge, and experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. This role offers both short-term technical challenges and long-term initiatives aligned with Suncor's values, focusing on safety, environment, reliability, and financial performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Seven to ten years of relevant engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Must be a Professional Engineer or eligible for membership in APEGA
• Field experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, or Oil Sands operations
• Experience with ASME/API Standards, including B31.3, B31.4, and API 579
• Experience developing and improving reliability and quality programs, equipment strategies, and degradation mitigation
• Knowledge of mechanical design standards, specifications, and codes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operational personnel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for providing clear work directions

Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate daily with operations, maintenance, planning, and engineering teams on equipment performance
• Develop and optimize mechanical inspection and repair plans for field execution
• Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical equipment health (conveyors, pumps, tanks, piping, etc.)
• Conduct root cause analysis of mechanical failures
• Lead management of change initiatives to improve equipment availability and reduce costs
• Support planning activities for outages, shutdowns, and future spend rationalization

Location and Other Details:

• Based at the Fort Hills mining site in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 km north of Fort McMurray
• Shift schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off rotation
• Compensation aligned with experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, offshore oil and gas, refining, and retail networks. With a strategic focus on growth, sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation, Suncor offers a strong foundation for career development. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, and creating a respectful workplace, with various employee networks supporting these values. We are committed to reconciliation and respecting Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will consider accessibility accommodations upon request.