Lead Maintenance Supervisor - Refinery Pipefitting Welding

Suncor; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 6% match

Annual incentive bonus program (20%目标)

Pension plan (defined benefit)

Vacation 3–4 weeks + 12 personal days

Medical options: HSA/FSA

Job summary

Suncor’s Commerce City refinery seeks a seasoned Pipefitter/Welder lead to oversee maintenance tasks and drive reliability improvements. You will collaborate with Operations and Engineering to prioritize work and safeguard productive operations.

The role requires 10+ years of refinery maintenance experience, trade schooling, and strong skills in SAP, Prometheus, and Primavera. A safety‑minded, independent contributor who leads by example is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience in pipefitting/welding and mechanical repair of refinery/industrial process equipment.
• Experience in refinery or chemical processing environments, including design and/or repair of process equipment.
• High school diploma or GED and trade school/apprenticeship covering welding processes (SMAW & GTAW), isometrics, ASME codes, rigging and QA/QC fundamentals.
• Strong technical skills including maintenance practices, planning/scheduling and working knowledge of SAP, Prometheus, and Primavera.
• Well‑developed leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support the Pipefitter/Welder crew in daily maintenance tasks.
• Partner with Operations to set work priorities and ensure safe, reliable production.
• Apply maintenance processes as outlined in OEMS to ensure consistent execution and results.
• Act as a key member of the Maintenance Department, contributing to strategy, planning, and problem-solving.
• Ensure training programs are in place to develop trade skills and safety performance.
• Fully utilize SAP and other maintenance systems to support planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Reliability and Engineering to address equipment performance issues and long-term risks.
• Promote safety, accountability, and ownership while maintaining a professional work environment.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school / apprenticeship (welding)

Tools

SAP

Prometheus

Primavera

Job description

Suncor’s Commerce City refinery seeks a seasoned Pipefitter/Welder lead to oversee maintenance tasks and drive reliability improvements. You will collaborate with Operations and Engineering to prioritize work and safeguard productive operations.

The role requires 10+ years of refinery maintenance experience, trade schooling, and strong skills in SAP, Prometheus, and Primavera. A safety‑minded, independent contributor who leads by example is essential.