Sr Operations Advisor

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.Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled on-shift Operations Advisor - Automation to join our Mine Automation team at Base Plant. You will support and enhance critical mine systems and applications that drive production optimization, reliability, and safety through a on-shift role that will lead cross functionally across multiple disciplines and vendor resources. This role is pivotal in maintaining and evolving our autonomous haulage system (AHS), fleet management, reliability, and safety systems, while also contributing to continuous improvement and technology integration across mining operations.Minimum Requirements:Undergraduate degree or diploma in engineering, computer science or related field with 5+ years of related work experienceStrong technical expertise in mine systems and industrial applicationsGeneral knowledge in most, with specific expertise in at least one, of the following areasMine Applications (Modular Dispatch, Frontrunner, Provision, etc.)Networking (PCN/PIN architecture, Switches, Firewalls, Mobile repeaters, etc.)Field Hardware (Panel configuration & installation, antennas & cabling, etc.)Databases (SQL Administration, Replication,)Proven ability to lead work and collaborate across departmentsPrevious experience in mining (operations, maintenance, technical) would be valuedCommitment to safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvementResponsibilities:Administer, monitor, and optimize the AHS and Fleet Management System (Frontrunner, Dispatch, Provision, Database, Network, etc.), ensuring high availabilityAdminister, monitor, and optimize the Mine Reliability and Safety applications (Minecare, OAS, Database, Network), ensuring high availabilitySupervise our on-site vendor resources directly supporting AHS, ensuring all deliverables are metProvide technical leadership on shift including leading fleet campaigns and supporting on-shift activities for system upgrades.Lead investigations into system outage events and provide regular updates to Mine Operations as a single point of contact (SPOC).Act as a technical liaison with vendors and internal teams, supporting and driving technical troubleshooting efforts with a holistic “end-to-end” full system level perspective (application + network + infrastructure) as the central Suncor incident commander. Champion reliability of AHS technology including field equipment and hardware by tracking bad actors and prioritizing activitiesProvide direction to and collaborate closely with Mine Operations on application function and use, to ensure system reliability and effectiveness while driving best practices.Drive continuous improvement through system configuration and optimization.The shift schedule is a 7 days on / 7 off / 7 nights on / 7 off rotation (Wednesday to Tuesday)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.