Process Operator Trainee

Oil Authority; Commerce City (CO); Hybrid; USD 106,508,000 - 150,720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental and vision options

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Suncor Energy is hiring at the Commerce City refinery to operate and maintain refinery equipment safely and efficiently. This role involves rotating 12-hour shifts, navigating environmental and safety guidelines, and ensuring product quality across distillates, gasoline, and LPG streams.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid US driver’s license, and mechanical aptitude. Relocation support available for qualified candidates working beyond commuting distance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic tools.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools.
• Experience with Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Industrial work experience is a plus.
• Post-secondary training in a related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate refinery equipment in a safe, efficient manner.
• Contribute to team safety and environmental practices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment.
• Oversee operations and equipment for deviations.
• Monitor and adjust variables to ensure product quality.
• Troubleshoot process, instrumentation, and mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Industrial environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary training in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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.

In this role at our Commerce City Refinery (Denver Metro Area), you will learn the operating responsibilities and layout within a specified unit of our refinery. Operators refine crude oil into gasoline, distillates (jet fuels), asphalt, and LPG’s (think of the propane you use for your favourite griddle for BBQs). You will be responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of processes to optimize production in an environmentally responsible manner.

Minimum Requirements:

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

• A valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Suncor

• Strong Mechanical aptitude

• Experience with basic hand and power tools

• Experience and knowledge of basic computer programs; Word/Excel/Outlook

• Previous experience in an industrial work environment is a plus

• A post-secondary training course or diploma in a related field is considered an asset

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA for the duration of your employment

Responsibilities:

• Operate refinery equipment in a safe, efficient manner, according to established refinery practices, procedures, and operating guidelines

• Contribute positively to team culture, with a focus on the safety of people and the environment

• Maintain process equipment through the application of preventative maintenance

• Oversee operations and equipment for deviations

• Monitor and adjust equipment and process variables to maintain safe and environmentally sound operations and ensure product quality

• Troubleshoot complex process, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment problems

Location and Key Details:

• The hiring process for this position may take several months but the posting is closing October 3, 2026

• Start date for these roles will be Monday, January 11, 2027

• You will work out of our Commerce City refinery, located at 5801 Brighton Blvd.

• Relocation support will be provided for candidates with previous experience living outside of driving distance to the refinery

• The shift schedule is a rotating 12-hour shift, including nights, holidays, weekends (MDOPY), and overtime as needed

• You will be required to perform some heavy lifting as well as use ladders and work on elevated work platform such as scaffolds and towers

• Ability to perform in a variety of different environments (heat/cold/rain/snow) as well as within confined spaces in a dynamic, indoor and outdoor (all-weather) industrial facility

• In alignment with Suncor’s value of Safety Above All Else, we conduct pre-employment drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre-employment assessments as a condition of employment

Hourly Rate and Compensation Details:

• This is a union represented position under USW 12-477

• $37.17 / hour to start; once qualified in the first area, the rate increases to $52.60 / hour (obtainable in approximately 3 to 5 months); with annual increases

• Suncor-funded Cash Balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)

• Excellent 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match and 1.5% profit share

• Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan

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.