Chemical Engineering Student

LOCATION: Calgary or Fort McMurray, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 28034
 

Why you should join us:

Student positions at Suncor (including co-op and intern) are more than just a work term.They provide you with significant and meaningful work experiences to help enable you to figure out where you want your career to go – better yet, many of our co-op students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate! You will work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the energy industry, and your work assignments and mentoring will offer you outstanding academic and career growth.

In this position, you will develop your professional skills, establish relationships and explore how Chemical Engineering functions either in our upstream (oil sands and in situ), downstream (refinery) operations, Fort Hills major projects, or business services.

You will use your expertise to:

• Assist in the completion of engineering work packages and material requisition packages
• Participate in developing solutions to technical issues and verifying the implementation of these solutions
• Understand and optimize current operations and develop, maintain and implement a long-term depletion plan and make forecasts by using numerical simulation
• Develop tools for tracking process data for analysis and metrics reporting
• Review daily production data for accuracy and bring together in data management systems
• Prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, graphical representation and presentations, as required
• Build and assist with developing production profiles to support long range plans
• Optimize completion designs of pumps, instrumentation, flow controls and tubular

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

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• Current enrollment in a formal co-op or internship program in 3rd or 4th year Chemical Engineering at an accredited post-secondary institution, and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Attach your transcripts with your application and clearly indicate the length of work term for which you are available
• 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

Preference for:

• Working knowledge of process system software, MATLAB, ASPEN Plus, 2D Drafting using AUTOCAD, and/ or process system modeling using HYSYS
• Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Extraordinary accuracy, attention to detail and ability to analyze data
• The ability to perform mass and energy balance calculations
• The drive to continually seek knowledge and understanding: you strive to understand the systems, processes and hazards in and around the workplace
• Strong collaboration skills that enables you to build strong, positive relationships with diverse groups

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

• You will be based in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray or Fort Hills
• This is an 8 - 12 month work term, from September 2019 – August 2020
• Some of these positions have been identified as safety sensitive
• Relocation support will be provided if approved for the position, we offer highly competitive housing assistance to eligible candidates
• Your work schedule will be determined based on the position requirements  

Why Suncor?

Start your career at 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 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.

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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.

Please note that our job postings are typically open for two weeks, so don't delay, apply now.

JOB CATEGORY: Students & New Grads