Reliability Engineer or EIT - Base Plant, FMM

Oil Authority; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension and benefits

Generous time-off

Career development programs

Relocation assistance: housing support

Job summary

Suncor invites applications for a junior Reliability Engineer in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role focuses on safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible production while improving safety, quality, and efficiency.

The successful candidate will review inspection data, support asset integrity initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced energy environment. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Recent graduate or up to five years of experience in mechanical, maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with APEGA as a P.Eng. or EIT.
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, or process industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4, and NDE/NDT methods is a plus.
• Experience with GE APM or similar asset integrity and reliability systems is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review TML inspection results, calculate corrosion rate and remaining life, and provide risk-based engineering recommendations.
• Maintain and improve the TML database within GE APM and Excel data tools.
• Develop TML and visual inspection scopes for piping systems and define repair or replacement-in-kind recommendations.
• Develop piping repair and replacement scopes for maintenance, turnarounds and outages, ensuring safe, on-schedule delivery.
• Collaborate with NDE technicians, inspectors, mechanical/reliability engineers, operations, and maintenance planners.
• Support asset integrity and reliability initiatives through data analysis and engineering assessments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GE APM

NDE/NDT

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 a junior Reliability Engineer in Fort McMurray to support safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible production while improving safety, quality, and efficiency.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Recent graduate or up to five (5) years of experience in mechanical, maintenance, or reliability engineering
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Alberta Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (APEGA) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, or other process industry operating facilities is considered an asset
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, and non-destructive examination/testing (NDE/NDT) methods is considered an asset.
• Experience with GE APM or similar asset integrity and reliability management systems is considered an asset
• Strong computer skills are required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced Excel skills, particularly in managing and analyzing large datasets, are an asset
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) is preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Review Thickness Measurement Location (TML) inspection results, perform corrosion rate and remaining life calculations, and provide practical, risk-based engineering recommendations for plant piping systems
• Maintain, administer, and continuously improve the TML database within GE APM and supporting Excel-based data management tools.
• Develop TML and visual inspection scopes for plant piping systems, assess inspection findings, and define repair or replacement-in-kind recommendations
• Develop piping repair and replacement scopes for maintenance activities, turnarounds, and outages, ensuring quality deliverables are completed safely and on schedule
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including NDE technicians, inspectors, mechanical engineers, reliability engineers, operations personnel, and maintenance planners in a fast-paced operating environment
• Support asset integrity and reliability initiatives through data analysis, engineering assessments, and continuous improvement activities

Location and Other Key Details

• This position is based in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday
• This position has been designated as safety-sensitive
• Candidates residing outside Fort McMurray must relocate their primary residence to within 60 km of the city. Relocation assistance will be provided, including housing support for eligible candidates

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.