Suncor

Materials Engineering Specialist

LocationFort McMurray, AB
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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.

Do you have a robust background in Material Engineering and are looking for a new opportunity to share your expertise? We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Technical Specialist at our Syncrude Mildred Lake location.

In this role, the Senior Technical Specialist is the Suncor TA2 (Technical Authority 2) for various Syncrude assets and provides support to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. This role will also oversee similar advanced metallurgical analysis work done by external contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

Undergraduate degree or Master’s degree in Material / Metallurgical Engineering
Registered with APEGA as a P. Eng. APEGA Responsible Member (RM)
20+ Years experience working in the field of Corrosion Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering in an Upgrader or Refinery
Knowledge in pressure equipment regulatory management including completion of ABSA design survey seminar (Alberta Safety Codes Act and Alberta Boiler Safety Association)
Familiar with pressure equipment design and maintenance, and knowledge of commonly used design and fabrication codes (ASME, TEMA, etc.) as well as post construction specifications for pressure piping, pressure vessels, furnaces, heat exchangers, fitness for service, etc. (ASME PCC, API)
Knowledge of and experience using corrosion inhibitors, corrosion rate calculation tools for static equipment and piping to support design verification and predict life to drive inspection / replacement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to consult with colleagues, regulatory bodies and networks to solve technical issues
NACE/AMPP Corrosion Specialist Certification would be an asset


Key Accountabilities:

Support Production Units in managing threats by endorsing Materials Engineer assessment on applicable damage mechanisms, likelihood of failure, metallurgical controls needed for successful repairs, repair/replacement decisions, risk mitigation support through advanced analysis and knowledge/experience sharing as required
Provide Metallurgical expertise for critical repairs (for Reactors, HP-High Pressure Separators, SMRs-Steam Methane Reformers, PSA-Pressure Swing Adsorbers), Hot tap welding on live piping and equipment etc.
Support Management of Equipment Strategies/RBI by acting as a Cold Eye reviewer for Equipment Strategies with highlighted risks / Risk Rank I & II. Provide metallurgical expertise to Equipment Strategy/RBI team for high-risk items
Support the PU through review of identified risk and mitigation measures
Act as an expert for metallurgical aspects of failures, investigations, material selection and welding
Provide oversight for the work outsourced to 3rd party contractors and ensure technical deliverables meet company requirements
Involvement in identified risk scenarios to drive technical decisions related to Materials Engineering
Oversee assessment of Materials Engineering / corrosion related IOWs – selection, exceedance, and mitigation
Provide specialized Materials engineering support to TA organization and outages
Participate as a Suncor Technical Exchange Network (STEN) core member and share important learnings across site
Participate in Joint Industry Project (JIP), external technical committees and conferences as needed
Mentor Materials Engineers on the team on material selection, welding, repair methodology, failure analysis and metallurgical assessment
Develop and deliver technical mentoring sessions and knowledge sharing
Lead Targeted Knowledge Transfer (TKT) sessions as required to develop advanced engineering analysis skills
Act as Syncrude’s Technical Authority for Metallurgical Engineering aspects and authorize TDNs (as per OEMS – Technical Authority)
Custodian of special metallurgical procedures followed at the site (for e.g. Weldability Procedure, Solution Annealing Procedure)
Provide Metallurgical Engineering support for Project Initiatives


Location & other key details

You will work out of our Syncrude Mildred Lake location in Fort McMurray
Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
Our engineering roles follow an internal compensation guideline and the pay band will be based years of experience and scope of work
If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided; we offer highly competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals

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.

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