Well Pads Production Technician - Firebag

Oil Authority; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Benefits

Generous time-off

Talent development programs

Job summary

Suncor invites applications for Well Pads Production Technician roles at the Firebag site. This frontline position focuses on pad operations, ensuring safe, reliable production and clear communication during shift changes. FIFO from Calgary/Edmonton, AB or Saskatoon, SK; 12-hour shifts on a 7-on/7-off cycle.

The role is safety sensitive and requires lifting, ladders and work at heights in various environments. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• ABSA 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all operating processes and procedures to ensure safety of people, equipment and environment.
• Operate pad operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production with clear communication during shift handovers.
• Monitor levels, pressures, and temperatures and take timely action to adjust processes during upsets.

Education

Diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate (ABSA certified)

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Want to work at one of the largest in situ operations in the world?

To support our continued growth, we are hiring Well Pads Production Technicians for Fly‑In/Fly‑Out (FIFO) positions at our Firebag site. This is a frontline opportunity to take charge of well pad operations, keep production running safely and efficiently, and drive strong communication across every shift change. If you’re a safety‑first operator who thrives in the field and is always looking for a better way to work, we want you on our team.

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:

• Five years of experience in conventional oil and gas operations, SAGD or heavy oil

• Experience operating gas compression and pipelines is preferred

• Diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology, 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate (ABSA certified), or equivalent

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record

Key Accountabilities:

• Follow all operating processes and procedures during operations to ensure the safety of our people, equipment, and the environment

• Execute pad operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production, with clear and effective communication during shift handovers

• Monitor operating conditions—including levels, pressures, and temperatures—and take timely action to adjust processes during upsets in line with production targets

• Perform routine operating tasks such as monitoring levels, pressures, and temperatures

• Perform basic troubleshooting, initiate corrective actions, and coordinate repairs as required

• Prepare and isolate equipment and systems to support maintenance activities

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Firebag location, which is our largest In Situ operation and one of the largest in the world (and located 120 km northeast of Fort McMurray, Alberta)

• This is a Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO) camp-based position; you will FIFO from a Suncor hub location: Calgary/Edmonton, Alberta or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

• The shift schedule is a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off; 12-hour shifts)

• This position is safety sensitive

• You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers, with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces

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.