Area Manager Operations

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 Terra Nova Team is looking for an Area Manager Operations! You will provide leadership to the production operators in all activities on the Terra Nova FPSO, and will be responsible for all production operations, control of work processes and equipment preparation for maintenance and interface with other area managers and personnel to ensure safety and efficiency in all activities on the Terra Nova FPSO according to established procedures and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

- Minimum of 7 years related experience in the oil and gas/petrochemical industry; offshore experience is preferred

- Engineering technologist diploma or related industry certification

- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

- Experience with operator field tools for monitoring operator tasks and equipment logs

- Understanding of wells, subsea systems, flowlines, separation, compression, safety systems and utility systems

- Working knowledge of distributed control systems and computerized control/safety systems and quality processes

- Thorough understanding of control of work processes and systems

- Familiar with computerized maintenance management systems (SAP S4, Field Operations and Enablon)

- Maintain mandatory training and certification for continued offshore work

Key Accountabilities:

- Lead all production operations, including supervision of process operators and planning, coordination, and communication of all shift activities onboard the Terra Nova FPSO

- Troubleshoot problems in the plant to ensure production reduction or downtime is minimized

- Perform and/or support hands on duties of a PCS or production operator dictated by operational requirements

- Identify process and facility improvement opportunities to enhance safety, production reliability or reduce production cost

- Interfaces with maintenance and vessel groups to ensure all field operations are performed safely and efficiently

- Ensure control of work process is followed in the field, and documentation and records are maintained according to the control of work system

- Complete competency assessments of production operators in each operating area, including personnel development

- Support procedural development for new operating equipment

- Core member of the offshore emergency command team including on scene command

- Environmental monitoring, compliance and reporting on daily basis

Location and other Key Details:

- This job is located offshore and will travel via helicopter to the Terra Nova FPSO with periodic travel via supply boat; it is an expectation that prior to offshore travel, the incumbent would be compliant with mandatory safety training as outlined Section 2 of the CAPP Standard Practice for the training and qualifications of personnel

- You will work a 3 week on / 3 week off schedule, 12-hour shifts

- This position is safety sensitive

- Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position

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.