Coker Operator Trainee

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.

In this role you’ll work side-by-side with some of the most talented operators in the energy industry to perform work that supports smooth and efficient operations of our Upgrading Coker assets.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience in plant operations such as heavy oil processing, sour gas processing, water treatment/power plants or refinery operations

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to make timely decisions associated with process upsets

4th Class Power Engineering certification; ABSA certified or 4th Class Power Engineering Exam Part A

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

Follow operating processes & procedures to ensure the safety of our people, equipment, and environment

Prepare & complete daily area logs and communicate significant changes and findings

Perform required plant operation duties and communicate all shift changes clearly & effectively

Ensure timely action and process adjustments during plant upsets that are consistent with operational objectives and target outputs

Prepare equipment and systems for maintenance and commissioning

Location and other Key Details:

You will work out of our Base Plant site in Fort McMurray, Alberta

The shift schedule is a 6 days on / 6 days off rotation (3 days on, 3 nights on, 6 days off; 12-hour shifts)

This position is safety sensitive

You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of ladders and working on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces

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). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen.

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.