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Project Engineer

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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.

The Project Engineer (Project Manager) provides leadership, direction, and professional engineering guidance to Operations & Logistics (O&L) Products to ensure safe, cost-effective and timely execution of a subset of high profile economic, renewable fuels, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance projects across Suncor’s 17 Operations & Logistics Products sites (16 Canadian Terminals and the Ethanol Plant) in 5 provinces.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Chemical Engineering with Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation (preferred)
  • 15 years relevant Oil and Gas industry experience, preferably in Refinery, Pipelines or Distribution operations
  • 10 years of project leadership experience with accountability for resourcing, integrated team leadership, budgeting, scheduling and strategic planning with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop technical and project staff
  • Project expertise in the development and execution of complex, multi-disciplinary projects and familiarity with the interrelationship of all engineering disciplines
  • Demonstrated understanding of project management best practices, tools, applications and KPIs in support of development and execution of safe, reliable, cost effective and timely projects
  • Excellent communication (written, verbal, and listening), change management, non-authoritative leadership and organizational skills
  • Understands complexity of implementing change at multiple locations/sites. Able to influence long range business plans
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred (not required)

Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for safe, cost-effective and timely execution of portfolio of high profile economic, renewable fuels, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance projects across the 17 O&L Products owned and operated sites
  • Leads and directs the efforts of the integrated team to deliver a portfolio of safe, efficient and effective capital projects.  
  • Measures and manages the effectiveness of projects by stewarding to the Develop & Manage Projects, Manage Health & Safety and Manage Goods & Services process key performance indicators (KPI), leveraging the Best Practice performance indicators (PI).
  • Ensures that the integrated team effectively prioritize and execute a portfolio of high profile economic, renewable fuels, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance projects within the constraints of the long-range capital plan, the major event calendar (MEC) and planned site outages.
  • Ensures all health, safety and environmental standards are upheld; monitors the effective application of project development and execution best practices and addresses actions arising from Gate Reviews, Field Level Risk Assessments, Critical Controls Assurance activities, and Incident Learning Program
  • Coaches, mentors and develops the integrated team, reviews and manages their performance, ensures provision of appropriate training and development.
  • Optimizes the project execution strategy across their portfolio of projects, including, but not limited to, defining optimal contracting strategies, technical specifications and streamlining project execution.

Location & Other Key Details:

  • You will either work out our Oakville Business Center in Ontario, Montreal Terminal or Calgary
  • We are currently seeking two Project Engineers
  • Bilingual is an asset
  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
  • This is an office-based role with regular overnight travel throughout Canada
  • Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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. 

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Suncor Calgary, Alberta, CAN Office

150 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 3Y7

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