Mine Engineer in Training

LOCATION: Fort McMurray, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 27792
 

Why you should join us:

Are you ready to embark on your career as an Engineer? We believe our Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program within our Mine Engineering group in Fort McMurray has best-in-class mentorship and development opportunities and we are looking to hire great people like you!

We have several positions available for permanent hire where you will move through 2-4 different rotations over the course of 3-4 years on your journey to become a PEng.

Our EITs work on the development of the Millennium and North Steepbank mines which combined, produce over 1 million tonnes per day. Our operation is innovative, and ever changing with initiatives such as autonomous haulage and Permanent Aquatic Storage Structure (PASS) tailings treatment technology leading the way into the future. SAP:ENG

You will use your expertise to:

• Perform tasks ranging from crafting a quarterly rolling plan for the mine operations group to breaking the quarterly plan into weekly tasks
• Provide the yearly budget outlook for the mine
• Plan for our tailings operations which is split between mining and processing in concept
• Plan for the reclamation and sustainability of our operations
• Assist in project management for large operating projects such as large earth dams, road construction or civil construction projects which require strict budgeting and timelines
• Take on technical work in dispatch, reporting, optimizing, field studies for growing efficiency and continuing the feedback loop with operations
• Provide technical planning for our autonomous operation

We’d like to review your application if you have…

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• A Bachelor’s of Science or Bachelor’s of Engineering degree in Mining, Civil, Geological or Environmental
• Be eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
• Alignment with our values of: safety above all else, respect, raise the bar, commitments matter and do the right thing
• Collaboration skills that enable you to build strong, positive relationships with diverse groups
• The ability to anticipate potential problems and check for out-of-the-ordinary conditions, as well as having a strong sense of accountability
• A continuous improvement mindset and are able to seek greater knowledge and understanding of the systems, process and hazards in the workplace

Where you’ll be working, your work schedule, and other meaningful information:

• You will work out of our Base Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential to transition to shift based work depending on business needs
• 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?

We are Canada's leading integrated energy company with a business portfolio that includes oil sands development and upgrading, offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. Our global presence offers rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute, and grow in a variety of career-building positions. We live by the value of safety above all else – do it safely, or don’t do it. Our strong track record of growth and a focus on sustainability mean tremendous potential for the future. Learn about our mission, vision and values.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:

• Competitive base salary, compensation programs, and an annual incentive program
• Flexible benefits package
• Rewarding pension and savings plans

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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 will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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JOB CATEGORY: Engineering