Pipeline Technician

We are seeking a skilled Pipeline Mechanic to join our team at Suncor. This role involves safely maintaining and repairing our operating and rotating equipment to ensure optimum reliability and availability of our assets.

• Safely execute running repairs on our equipment, including troubleshooting hydraulic systems, automated pumps, pipeline, valves, compressors, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance as per planned maintenance programs on all operating and rotating equipment.
• Install and commission new equipment on construction projects.
• Actively participate in post-event failure analysis and root cause discussions to develop creative solutions to improve safety and reliability.
• Work with diverse groups of contractors and crews to supervise their performing related repairs and installation work.
• Attend safety/operational meetings as well as participate in oil spill and emergency response exercises.
• Analyze mechanical vibration issues in addition to completion of hot and cold alignments.

• Five years of post-apprenticeship experience as a mechanic or journeyman millwright; trade ticket required to be considered.
• Proficient knowledge and skills in pipeline transportation, mechanical and rotating equipment, valves and actuators product blending systems, and pipeline hydraulics.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

This position is safety sensitive and requires travel between remote locations. You will work out of our Pipeline Field Office in Grassland, Alberta, and be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of ladders, and working on elevated work sites with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments, both indoor and outdoor, as well as within confined spaces. If you reside outside of Grassland, relocation of your primary residence to within 80 km of Grassland is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer highly competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals.