Welder, Mine Equipment Maintenance

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.

Our Fort Hills site is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Welders to become an integral part of our workforce. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out all scheduled and emergency welding repairs, as needed for Komatsu haul trucks, Caterpillar auxiliary equipment, shovels and various other machinery.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five years of post-apprenticeship experience maintaining mining heavy equipment
• A Valid Alberta Journeyman Welder Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Welder Certificate
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Expert knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures are essential
• Knowledge of SMAW, OAC, MIG, FCAW and PAC and heat treatment processes
• Proven problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills and validated ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• A Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification

Responsibilities:

• Execute all planned and break in welding repairs, build-up for line-boring and fabrication, as required
• Remove and replace major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors, etc.)
• Operate company-provided equipment and vehicles in a safe manner
• Clean and prepare base metals using bevellers, grinders, air nibblers, and cleaning chemicals
• Evaluate maintenance procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Fort Hills site in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• The shift schedule is a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (12-hour shifts)
• You will be on a Fly-In-Fly-Out Rotation from one of the approved hubs of Edmonton or Calgary or a Bus-In-Bus-Out of Fort McMurray

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.