Rotating Engineer

Suncor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid vacation and personal/s2

Talent development programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Suncor is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to join the Maintenance Engineering team in Fort McMurray. You will help improve equipment reliability, perform root cause analysis, and drive cost-effective repairs while working closely with operations and maintenance personnel.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, field experience with rotating equipment, and collaboration across teams. The position is based at Syncrude Mildred Lake in Fort McMurray, with a standard 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; PE designation or eligibility with APEGA is required.
• Minimum four years of field experience in an operating facility.
• Experience with rotating equipment (slurry pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, crushers) and hydraulic systems is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis and reliability metrics; Lean Six Sigma is an asset.
• Experience with SAP/S4 and Fieldglass is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Equipment reliability

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

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.