Sr Operations Advisor

Oil Authority; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Pension programs

Health benefits

Training programs

Job summary

Suncor Energy in Calgary is seeking a Sr Operations Advisor to support Firebag SAGD growth projects. You will apply a Ready for Operations mindset from concept through execution, commissioning, start-up and closeout, liaising with cross-functional teams.

You will lead readiness activities, interface with EPCs, develop RFO plans, and ensure safety, schedule, cost and quality deliverables across the project lifecycle. Travel to sites and EPC offices is required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive SAGD plant operations experience.
• Experience supporting Readiness for Operations (RFO) on capital projects, commissioning and start-up is an asset.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and operational integration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure readiness of Firebag growth projects using OEMS, especially DAMP.
• Interface with Firebag asset to understand site integration and apply lessons learned.
• Plan projects with focus on Operations, Maintenance and Reliability deliverables.
• Coordinate with EPCs and project stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Align project scope with Production Unit and RFO SMEs.
• Develop and steward RFO plans through each project stage.
• Collaborate with RFO Coordinator and C&SU team to deliver RFO outputs (Ops Procedures, Training Plans).
• Manage scope including safety, cost, quality and schedule.
• Attend PHAs and design reviews.
• Identify risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Provide updates on schedules, resources, risks, and quality.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Education

Power Engineering Certificate

Petroleum Engineering Degree

Tools

OEMS

DAMP process

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.

Are you ready to help shape the continued growth of the Firebag SAGD asset? We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr Operations Advisor to support upcoming Firebag field growth projects. You will play a key role in helping integrate future project scopes into the existing Firebag field. In this role, you will apply a Ready for Operations (RFO) mindset while supporting project activities from early concept development through execution, commissioning and start-up, and final closeout.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• A Power Engineering or Petroleum Engineering Certificate, Trade Certification, or a relevant Degree, combined with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in SAGD plant operations
• Demonstrated experience in supporting or leading Readiness for Operations (RFO) activities on Capital Projects, Commissioning and Start‑up (C&SU), or other relevant project phases is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, operational integration, and business readiness principles
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical documentation and translate complex information into actionable operational plans
• Proven capacity to operate effectively within cross‑functional teams, providing leadership through influence and fostering collaboration toward shared objectives
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interface confidently with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the readiness of Firebag growth projects utilizing OEMS, especially the Develop and Manage Projects (DAMP) process
• Interface with the existing Firebag asset to understand the site integration and bring forward lessons learned
• Detailed project planning with a focus on Operations, Maintenance and Reliability deliverables
• Interface with EPC’s and project stakeholders to meet desired project outcomes
• Interface with Production Unit and RFO Stakeholders and SMEs to align project scope and final deliverables
• Development and stewarding of an RFO plan through each stage of the project
• Collaborate with the RFO Coordinator, Commissioning and Start-up (C&SU) team to meet all Ready for Operation (RFO) deliverables. This includes items such as Operations Procedures and Training Plans
• Responsible for assigned scope management, including but not limited to safety, project deliverables, cost, quality assurance, and schedule
• Attend various project PHAs, design reviews
• Identify risks associated with project scope of work and define solutions to mitigate these risks
• Support the Integrated Team Lead with timely, accurate updates on schedules, resource forecasts, risks, mitigations, and quality concerns for assigned scopes

Location and other key details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Some travel to Firebag and EPC offices is required
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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.