Engineering Associate

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.

Are you passionate about safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement? Are you a highly motivated self-starter who works well within a strong team environment? Look no further than this engineering opportunity at our Sarnia refinery where you will be accountable for providing engineering support to operations and maintenance to ensure the overall process integrity, safety and cost effective operation of the existing assets.

Salary Range: $98,500 - $111,200 and an annual incentive program 
 
Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 
 

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5 + years of experience in refining or a related field
• Professional Engineering Designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) preferred
• Ability to apply professional knowledge in initiating and/or conducting complex assignments requiring modification of established guidelines and procedures with proven ability to analyze, define, and solve problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value
• Possess a deep understanding of refinery processes to make sound recommendations for process safety corrective actions

Don’t have all the qualifications listed?  That’s ok!  Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Performing engineering calculations and simulations required to address process equipment or unit performance problems with a continuous improvement mindset
• Oversees and/or participates in reviews of new projects or proposed changes to refinery equipment and procedures
• Craft scoping studies and design basis memorandums outlining recommendations for improvement by applying applicable engineering standards
• Calculate the economic justification for capital project options
• Participates in hazard reviews for projects
• Provide technical assistance to operations for specialized activities
• Build positive relationships to coordinate special activities to assist operations such as catalyst changes

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Sarnia refinery in Ontario, located at 1900 St. Clair Parkway
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will be based on years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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.