Tailings Operator

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.

We're looking for skilled Tailings Operators to become part of our Coarse Tailings Maintenance team. If you're passionate about hands-on work and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations—ensuring the integrity and reliability of our tailings lines that support production. Your day-to-day will include dismantling, repairing, rotating, and installing tailings line piping, all while following engineering scopes, safety standards, work practices and site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year experience with operating equipment (side boom (pipe layer), fork loader, tele handler, skid steer loader, transporter, excavator and grader) in industries such as mining, civil earthworks, pipelines, sawmills, pulp and paper mills or manufacturing, or highway construction
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and service tailings lines consisting of 30' lined piping and 28' steel piping and components
• Operate tailings maintenance equipment once qualified, including side boom (pipe layer), fork loader, tele handler, skid steer loader, transporter, excavator and grader
• Assist with preparing materials, tools, and equipment required for tailings line work
• Travel within a large work area, driving between work areas as required
• Follow all site safety, environmental, and operational work practices and standards

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Base Plant site in Fort McMurray
• The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
• This position is safety sensitive
• You will be required to perform physical manual labor which include some heavy lifting, operate heavy equipment, and work outdoors year-round in diverse and potentially harsh weather condition
• To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here

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.