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.
We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our Suncor team in Fort McMurray! Our Geotechnical Engineering team is responsible for the design, analyses and surveillance of earthen structures including fluid retaining structures (dams), earth fill waste dumps, reclamation stockpiles, roads, and mine pit walls.
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering; Master’s degree considered an asset.
•7 to 10 years of geotechnical experience within mining, tailings, and/or oil sands operations preferably related to the design, construction and performance monitoring of earthen dams, dumps, and pitwalls.
•Experience with GeoStudio (slope stability and seepage analyses), and CAD programs (MicroStation / Minescape / AutoCad).
•Knowledge of Canadian Dam Safety Regulations (AER, CDA, MAC).
•Registered or immediately eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) as a professional engineer.
•A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Responsibilities:
•Able to take on technical support function for existing or new earthen structures, requiring a well-developed understanding of the design, requirements for regulatory approvals, operations, closure and decommissioning strategies, and ongoing support for construction, operation, surveillance, and reporting.
•Perform surveillance of structures including site inspections, interpreting instrumentation readings, developing instrumentation scopes, writing reports, and assessing lab/field test results.
•Prepare technical documents for regulatory reporting requirements and work scopes for new construction and to address remedial actions for existing structures’ integrity and dam safety.
•Work under direction of senior engineers to support geotechnical investigations and analyses including slope stability, seepage, liquefaction, hydraulic fracture, settlement, and freeboard.
•Collaborate with other teams including Mine Planning, Tailings Planning, Operations, Projects, and Regulatory to understand plans, optimize work, and make geotechnical recommendations.
•Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers.
•Potential to develop into future technical roles with greater accountabilities (e.g. Engineer of Record).
Location and other Key Detail:
•This is an office-based role with occasional travel to operating sites within Alberta. You will work out of Suncor’s Fort McMurray office (Stoney Creek Village) or Calgary head office (Suncor Energy Centre at 150 –6th Ave S.W.).
•Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
•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.