Process Operator, Edmonton Refinery

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Join our refinery team as a Process Operator, where safety is our highest priority. We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional who is committed to safe, reliable operations and takes pride in maintaining operational excellence in a fast-paced refinery environment.

What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

- Strong compensation : we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

- Generous time-off : enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

- Talent development programs : Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

- We are looking for Process Operators that possess a Chemical Engineering Technology diploma, Petroleum Engineering Technology diploma, 4th class or 3rd class power engineering certificate

- Strong experience in process operations in an industrial setting

- Must possess an excellent mechanical aptitude/skills to allow hands-on operation of equipment (i.e. pumps, compressors, heaters, etc.).

- Strong analytical/troubleshooting/decision making skills

- Ability to build strong relationships and work closely with your operations and maintenance peers

- This role requires a minimum of high school or GED equivalent

Responsibilities:

- Monitors and controls all processes and equipment in assigned unit area.

- Responds to Emergencies and Upset conditions ensuring that established procedures are followed

- Performs routine operating tasks (i.e. monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, etc.)

- Monitors operating area for abnormal conditions (i.e. mechanical or process related)

- Operates process in all phases: steady state, startup, shutdown, abnormal situations

- Performs basic troubleshooting and product sampling

- Assists in preparation of equipment for maintenance

- Takes active role in troubleshooting and entering notifications for equipment / unit repairs

- Performs housekeeping duties, operational maintenance as assigned

- Be part of the emergency response team as outlined in the Emergency Response Plan

Location and other Key details:

- You will work out of our Edmonton refinery in Sherwood Park, located at 801 Petroleum Way

- Must be prepared to work a rotating twelve (12) hour shift schedule.

- This job is physically demanding and requires heavy lifting, use of ladders and working on elevated work sites such as scaffolds, tanks and/or towers

- Candidates must be able to perform work in a variety of different environments, both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces, and at heights; and must be comfortable using a self-contained breathing apparatus

- You will be subject to a six-month probationary period and represented by the Edmonton employees' bargaining association

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.