Rotating Engineer

Suncor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonuses

Pension program

Health benefits

Job summary

Suncor is hiring a Rotating Equipment Engineer in Fort McMurray to join a dynamic Maintenance Engineering team. You will focus on continuous improvement, root cause failure analysis, and cost-effective repairs while supporting equipment reliability and availability.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, PE candidacy, and several years of field experience with rotating equipment. Relocation assistance is provided, with a 40-hour work week and safety-sensitive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; PE designation or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
• Minimum four years of field experience in an operating facility; troubleshooting rotating equipment and improving reliability.
• Hands-on experience with material handling equipment (slurry pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, crushers); hydraulic systems a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis and reliability metrics; Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset.
• Client-service oriented with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills; experience with SAP/S4 and Fieldglass is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between Production Unit and Rotating Engineering team; ensure clear communication.
• Participate in daily/weekly Production Unit meetings to support equipment availability.
• Provide status updates and reports to stakeholders on tasks and deviations.
• Issue scope of work and inspection recommendations for outages and routine maintenance.
• Produce reliability metrics reports for different equipment classes.
• Monitor equipment health, troubleshoot performance and failures, and perform root cause analysis.
• Complete equipment wear analysis.
• Apply continuous improvement to increase reliability and reduce operating costs.

Skills

Field experience 4+ years

Rotating equipment troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Reliability metrics

Analytical and problem-solving

SAP/S4 experience

Fieldglass experience

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; PE designation or eligibility (APEGA)

Tools

SAP/S4

Fieldglass

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.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED

About the Role

We're hiring a Rotating Equipment Engineer in Fort McMurray to be part of a dynamic Maintenance Engineering team. If you are passionate about continuous improvement, root cause failure analysis, and one-time cost-effective repairs, this is the job for you!

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

• Relocationassistance:roundtrip airfare or mileage coverage, temporary accommodations, rental searchassistance, andadditionalresources provided pending role and location
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, with Professional Engineer designation or eligibility for registration with APEGA
• Minimum four years of field experience in an operating facility, troubleshooting rotating equipment and developing short- and long-term solutions to improve equipment reliability and availability
• Hands-on experience with material handling equipment, including slurry pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and crushers; experience with hydraulic systems is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis and reliability metrics; Lean Six Sigma certification is considered an asset
• Client-service oriented with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively; experience with SAP/S4 and Fieldglass is an asset

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between the Production Unit and the Rotating Engineering team, ensuring clear communication and coordination
• Participate in daily and weekly Production Unit meetings to support equipment availability and decision-making
• Provide updates and reports to stakeholders on the status of tasks, progress, and any potential concerns or deviations from the plan
• Issue scope of work and inspection recommendations for Outage and routine maintenance activities
• Issue reliability metrics reports for different equipment classes.
• Monitor equipment health, troubleshoot performance and failures, and complete root cause analysis
• Complete equipment wear analysis
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to increase equipment reliability and decrease operating cost

Location and other Key details

• You will work out of a Syncrude Mildred Lake location in Fort McMurray.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
• Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.
• This position is safety sensitive

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.