Operational Excellence Enablement Advisor

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 passion for continuous improvement, process optimization, and delivering operational excellence?

Suncor is seeking an Operational Excellence Enablement Advisor to play a pivotal role in bridging our Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) processes and best practices with the supporting software tools used across the organization. In this role, you will ensure that software implementations, upgrades, and ongoing system usage are fully aligned with OEMS processes and user needs. You will drive feedback-driven improvements, conduct process and tool conformance assessments, and help enable a culture of operational excellence through digital solutions.

If you thrive on identifying opportunities for improvement, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a tangible impact on operational performance, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of operational excellence at Suncor.

Minimum Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science or equivalent

- 5-8 years of experience working in a technical, operations, maintenance or business analysis role, preferably within the oil and gas industry or a similar complex operational environment

- Demonstrated experience in capturing and documenting business requirements for technology projects

- Strong understanding of business case development and financial justification principles

- Ability to balance innovation and risk

- Foundational knowledge of software systems e.g. GE APM, MS SQL, MS Power Platform, SAP

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues into manageable components

- Understands complexity of implementing change at multiple locations/sites and can outline an effective technology change management plan

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Ability to facilitate discussions and workshops to gather information and build consensus

- Familiarity with project management methodologies and concepts

- Site Operations, Maintenance, Reliability or Asset Management experience considered an asset

Responsibilities:

- Work with Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) Process Leads and key site personnel to identify improvement opportunities related to the implementation of OEMS Standards & Best Practices

- Facilitate and collaboration between technical groups and sites personnel to identify and scope improvement opportunities

- Analyze operational workflows and challenges at various sites to understand their specific needs and identify areas for technology intervention

- With support of technology Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Technical Authorities, elicit, document, and translate business needs and functional requirements into clear and concise specifications for technology solutions

- Makes independent decisions required in planning, organizing and completing assignments.

- Break down broad improvement ideas into well-defined project components with clear objectives and deliverables

- Develop comprehensive business cases for proposed technology projects, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and potential return on investment

- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle

- Contribute to the development of project plans and timelines

- Lead / support communication and change management efforts related to the deployment of new technologies at the sites

- Presents original ideas and viewpoints - regularly demonstrates innovative thinking and solutions

- Can manage small to medium sized projects independently

- Support the development of technology product roadmaps to meet business capability needs

Location & Other Key Details

- This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.

- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

- Occasional travel may be required

- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based 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.