Process Safety Engineer

Suncor Energy; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to join their Operational Excellence team. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply engineering knowledge in operational safety while managing refinery audit schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in risk management and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with various departments to maintain safe operations, ensuring compliance with the Operational Excellence Management System. If you're a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a desire to contribute to a safe working environment, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in engineering, process safety, or risk management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the refinery's Process Hazardous Analysis program.
• Facilitate process risk assessments with multifunctional teams.
• Support the management of audit and assurance schedules.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management Principles

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Casual Reasoning/Learning

TapRoot

KT

5 Why

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.

The Process Safety Engineer is within the Operational Excellence team and offers the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in engineering, particularly in the field of operational safety and will support with managing our refinery audit schedule. The candidate interested in the position must demonstrate a strong interest in learning, understanding and applying Suncor's Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS). This person will be expected to work closely with various departments to help maintain safe operations. The job will be located at the Sarnia Refinery.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or similar
• Minimum 5 years experience working in engineering, process safety, risk management or EH&S, preferably in an oil and gas or petrochemical business
• Experience applying risk management principles
• Experience with investigations using common methodologies, such as Casual Reasoning/Learning, TapRoot, KT, 5 Why or similar
• Understanding of audit and assurance practices
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with the attitude of continuous improvement
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify potential risks and associated mitigations
• Strong interpersonal skills: a team player, as well as the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels, within and outside the organization
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Energized; self-starter; results/success-oriented with the ability to follow through on programs and plans

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the execution of the refinery's Process Hazardous Analysis program
• Complete process safety reviews on MOCs
• Facilitate process risk assessments with multifunctional teams
• Provide technical support and contribute to conducting Consequence Analysis and Facility Siting
• Support the management of the audit and assurance schedule and overall support the management of the Conduct Integrated Assurance process
• Support stewarding Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS), including analysing KPIs, and other supporting data
• Participate in or lead the investigation of process safety incidents, using Casual Reasoning/Learning
• Work collaboratively across multiple refinery departments

Location & Other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Sarnia location in Ontario, located at 1900 St. Clair Parkway
• Our engineering roles will follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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.