Process Engineer - Base Plant, FMM

1160 Suncor Energy Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Pension plan

Health insurance

Vacation and personal time-off

Relocation assistance

Employee training and development

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. is seeking intermediate Chemical or Mineral Processing Engineers for Fort McMurray, AB. The role focuses on safe, reliable production, optimizing plant operations, and improving efficiency across Upgrading, Extraction, and Utilities.

Relocation assistance is provided. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in oil sands contexts, a bachelor’s in chemical or mineral processing, and eligibility for APEGA.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in chemical or mineral processing engineering (or equivalent).
• Five to seven years experience; preferably in oil sands processing or upgrading/refining/extraction/utilities.
• Registered or eligible for professional membership with APEGA.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office; exposure to process simulators is an asset.
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize process performance to maintain quality, yield, and production efficiency.
• Ensure safe, reliable operations through technical monitoring and inspections.
• Lead troubleshooting, optimization, and improvement projects while mentoring junior engineers.
• Support maintenance, turnarounds, and efficiency initiatives aligned with safety and standards.
• Apply sound engineering judgment with process safety and value engineering principles.
• Demonstrate clear communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Process simulators

Oil sands experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mineral processing engineering

Tools

Process simulators

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. We are looking for intermediate Chemical or Mineral Processing Engineers in Fort McMurray to support safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible production while improving safety, quality, and efficiency. In these roles, you’ll collaborate across technical and operational teams to optimize plant operations, enhance asset performance, and support activities in Upgrading, Extraction, and Utilities. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
• Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in chemical or mineral process engineering
• Five to seven years of experience; preferably in oil sands processing or Upgrading/ Refining / Extraction / Utilities technologies
• Registered or are immediately eligible for professional membership with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Strong computer skills are required, experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs is essential, exposure to process simulators will be an asset.
• Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and optimize process performance to maintain quality, yield, and production efficiency
• Ensure safe, reliable operations through technical monitoring, field inspections, and risk assessments
• Lead troubleshooting, optimization, and improvement projects while mentoring junior engineers
• Support maintenance, turnarounds, and efficiency initiatives aligned with safety and corporate standards
• Apply sound engineering judgment and collaboration to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that incorporate process safety, value engineering and safety design principles
• Our candidate will be a self-starter who demonstrates strong communication and team collaboration skills

Location and other Key details:

Positions are located in Fort McMurray, AB. Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday. This position has been identified as safety sensitive. If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer housing assistance to eligible individuals.

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

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