Specialist Mine Engineer
2 months ago
Are you a seasoned technical and strategic specialist with strong leadership skills? We are looking for a candidate to translate the objectives developed by our senior leaders into deployable strategies for all our Oil Sands operations (Syncrude, Fort Hills, and Base Mine). In this dynamic role, you will apply a broad spectrum of mine engineering principles to support the development and implementation of regional strategies across our Suncor operated Oil Sand assets including (but not limited to)
• Mine of the Future (working to support further implementation of autonomous mining operations in the region) and
• Regional Fleet Strategies (path to insourcing main face production and mine civil fleets to improve productivity and reduce cost).
• Re-thinking our material handling in mine operations, assessing options and developing business cases
You will also be responsible for the identification and mitigation of regional synergies and opportunities to improve operational performance of the Oil Sands business unit.
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in mining, Civil, Geological, or Mineral Processing Engineering10 years of relevant, combined oil sands experience in mine planning, mine operations and/or mine projects, with increasing levels of responsibilitiesCurrently licensed as a professional engineer or immediately eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)Self-starter with a success record in a role which required creativity, change management or a group start-upHigh capacity for uncertainty, flexibility and strong ability to lead though influence rather than direct line responsibilityCollaboration, ability to work with sense of urgency to establish credibility to achieve the best results and deliver the most valueContinuous improvement mindset and an ability to seek greater knowledge and understanding of systems, processes and hazards in the operationStrategic mindset - able to hypothesize and envision opportunities that may exist across lease boundaries, unencumbered by current restrictions or limitations that may existStrong written and verbal communication skills including advanced presentation development skills; able to present ideas and results to all levels of management including internal and external audiences
Responsibilities:
Provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership with little direct guidanceManage change across the entire Oil Sands business unitProvide technical leadership in the development and optimization of integrated mine, tailings and closure plans with a planning horizon of one year to life of mine from a regional lensConduct strategic studies to provide clarity to the business on options available including making recommendations to management.Mentor, and potentially lead, junior staff and support their developmentAddress issues and lead a team of internal and external experts in problem analysis, solution evaluation, cost estimating and design, and champion the recommended path within Suncor and outside companiesDevelop analysis and materials to support economic decision approval required to improve regional operationsFacilitate cross-functional opportunity workshops to assist mine sites in the development of business scenarios and options that support strategic decision-making and capital allocationSupport operations and project teams to improve planning process efficiency and completeness
Location and other Key Details:
Primary work location will be dependent on the successful candidate. A successful candidate located outside the Greater Calgary or Fort McMurray areas can expect frequent travel to Calgary and/or Fort McMurray to support this roleHours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with some travel to Oil Sands site locations and internationally to expertise providersWe require qualified and safety-focused employees for business-critical roles that maintain our commitment to operational excellence and reliable operations
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 HighwayTM, 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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