Mechanical Engineer

Description

• Conduct field walkdowns.
• Develop piping scopes, drawings, and bills of materials (BOM).
• Respond to RFIs and technical questions from operations, supply chain, and vendors.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop spare parts requirements and post‑LSD replenishment.
• Develop and manage MOCs for Coarse Tailings, Fine Tailings, Drainage, and Wells.
• Prepare SOWs for shutdowns, lifts, and spool changes.
• Support Tailings Reliability through asset performance analytics (e.g., wear rates, service life).

Requirements

The position operates on a 7‑days‑on / 7‑days‑off rotation with 12‑hour shifts. You will be based at the camp‑based Fort Hills mining site in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 km north of Fort McMurray, and travel by FIFO from Calgary or Edmonton or BIBO for local residents.

All candidates must complete a formal recruitment process, including an interview with our recruitment team, and we provide accessibility accommodations upon request. Our values—safety, teamwork, operational discipline, curiosity‑driven learning, and integrity—guide us in delivering energy while supporting employee success.

• Minimum 3 years' oil & gas/mining experience, preferably Tailings – Maintenance Engineering.
• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA, in good standing.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining high quality work.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a functional environment.
• Willingness to share engineering knowledge and learn from colleagues.
• Proficient with ASME and API standards (e.g., ASME B16, B31.3, B31.4, Section VIII Div 1 & 2, API 579); familiarity with API 610 and 682 preferred.
• Knowledge of metallic and non‑metallic materials used in slurry transport.

Benefits

Joining Suncor means working for one of Canada’s leading companies, offering strong future potential where talented people thrive and lead. Our evolving business creates diverse employment opportunities within a dynamic mix of professionals possessing a wide range of skills and expertise. We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Reliability Engineer for our Fort Hills site.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and a respectful workplace, offering employee inclusion networks that foster community, belonging, and allyship. Our initiatives include workplace and identity‑focused networks, and we are advancing reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance