Mechanical Engineer

Suncor; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is hiring a Mechanical Reliability Engineer for their Fort Hills site in Alberta. The role involves field walkdowns, developing piping scopes, and conducting root cause analysis. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of relevant industry experience in oil and gas or mining. This position offers a 7 days on / 7 days off shift schedule, promoting a balance between work and personal life. With a commitment to diversity and sustainability, it is an excellent opportunity to further your career in an evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in oil & gas/mining industry with a focus on maintenance engineering.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a functional environment.
• Familiarity with materials used in slurry transport.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field walkdowns.
• Develop piping scopes and draw materials.
• Support root cause analysis investigations.

Skills

Oil & gas/mining industry experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ASME and API standards

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA

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.

Are you a Mechanical Reliability Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity? We’re recruiting a Mechanical Engineer at our Fort Hills site.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in the oil & gas/mining industry with preference toward Tailings – Maintenance Engineering
• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and in good standing.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects while maintaining high quality work.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a functional environment.
• Share your engineering knowledge with other team members and be eager to learn from colleagues.
• Success applying ASME and API standards including ASME B16 Series, B31.3, B31.4, Section VIII – Div 1 & 2 and API 579. Additional consideration given for API 610 and 682 use.
• Familiarity with metallic and non-metallic materials used in slurry transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field walkdowns.
• Develop piping scopes, drawings, and bills of materials (BOM)
• Respond to RFIs and technical questions from operations, supply chain, and vendors
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions
• Develop spare parts requirements and post‑LSD replenishment
• Develop and manage MOCs for Coarse Tailings, Fine Tailings, Drainage, and Wells
• Prepare SOWs for shutdowns, lifts, and spool changes
• Support Tailings Reliability in asset performance analytics (e.g., wear rates, service life)

Location and other Key Details

• The shift schedule is a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation; 12-hour shifts
• You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta on a FIFO (Fly-in Fly-out) from Calgary or Edmonton or BIBO (Bus-in-Bus-out) for Fort McMurray residents.

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 offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.