Manager Drilling Engineering

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.

Are you looking for a new opportunity to lead offshore well engineering and design to enable safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of well programs? In this role, you will oversee campaign planning and budget development while establishing and maintaining the Well Delivery philosophy and system. You will collaborate across disciplines to support well planning and operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and business objectives.

- 10 years plus of progressive engineering and leadership experience, including experience in offshore brownfield developments across multiple basins.

- An undergraduate degree in engineering and registered as or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland & Labrador (PEGNL).

- Strong understanding of offshore equipment and services required to conduct intervention and abandonment operations.

- Familiarity with NORSOK D-010 and Newfoundland and Labrador regulations.

- Experience with subsea horizontal Xmas trees.

- Experience with Harsh Environment semi-submersibles.

- Knowledge of subsea production systems, interfaces, and controls.

- Skilled in service company oversight, contract negotiation, and technical/commercial evaluations.

- Proficient in Well planning, cost control, logistics, documentation, and well engineering software.

- Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and applying lessons learned across campaigns.

- Experience with Well Management Companies is considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate deep expertise in subsea, drilling, completions, and abandonment engineering based on exposure to multiple basins.

- Build and sustain a high-performing team and promote a one-team culture.

- Plan and support the execution of well interventions, Workovers, and abandonments in adherence with the corporate management system.

- Effectively lead multidisciplinary teams through a stage-gated project process, applying lessons learned from industry and previous campaigns.

- Ensure regulatory compliance and engineering quality throughout the project lifecycle.

- Ensure service company oversight and QA/QC. Lead contract negotiations and oversee technical and commercial evaluations.

Location and other key details:

- You will work out of our St. John’s office, located at 130 Kelsey Drive

- This position reports to the Wells Director, East Coast

- Offshore travel required. 3 -4 times per year by helicopter to the MODU (approximately 3.5 hours round trip)

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

- Relocation support will be provided

- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on years of experience and scope of work

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.