Technical Services Student

Suncor Energy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy company is offering a student position where you will gain valuable work experience and the potential for future employment. The role involves working on analytical tasks in a collaborative environment. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant degree program and able to return to studies after the work term. This position provides training alongside skilled professionals in the energy sector. Opportunities include cash allowances for living costs in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Benefits

Cash allowance for living costs

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science or technical diploma program.
• Returning to full-time studies after the work term.
• Must attach recent transcripts with application.

Responsibilities

• Record and report analytical results in compliance with quality assurance.
• Comply with operating and maintenance safe work practices.
• Support the department with analytical and technical problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor of Science (majoring in chemistry or relevant degree)

Technical diploma in chemistry or relevant field

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Job Description Summary

Student positions (including co-ops and interns) at Suncor are more than just a work term. They provide you with significant and meaningful work experiences to help enable you to figure out where you want your career to go – better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate! You will work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the energy industry, and your work assignments and mentoring will offer you outstanding academic and career growth. Suncor has a vast student network where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow students from across Canada as part of our Fort McMurray Young Professionals Group (FMYP)!

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science (majoring in chemistry or other relevant undergraduate degree), or in a technical diploma program (chemistry or other relevant diploma)
• You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application

Responsibilities:

• Record and report analytical results in compliance with established quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Comply with the operating and maintenance safe work practices
• Follow procedures and comply with standards
• Support the department and internal customers by providing analytical, instrumental, and technical problem solving

Location and other Key Details:

• This is a/an 4, 8, 12- month term commitment beginning in January 2026. You will be asked to indicate your availability in your application.
• Location for this role includes our MacKay river site in Fort McMurray or our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will be asked to indicate your location preferences in your application.
• The shift schedule is a 6 days on / 6 days off rotation (Mackay river) and a 7 days on/7days off rotation (Fort Hills).
• Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote nature of the region.

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.