Process Automation Engineering Student

LOCATION: Fort McMurray, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 28623

Why you should join us:

Student positions (including co-ops and interns) at Suncor 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.

Within the Upgrading Automation Team, you will gain valuable experience in process automation engineering from working closely with Engineers and Engineers-in-Training who will provide you mentorship and guidance.

You will use your expertise to:

• Partner with team members to actively maintain our process control systems and supporting infrastructure
• Prepare and communicate performance reports with recommendations
• Actively participate in developing timely resolution of issues and requests for information
• Develop and implement a lifecycle strategy for our control systems
• Facilitate initiatives to drive continuous improvement of our processes
• Build and provide commissioning and start up support for new projects

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

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• Currently enrolled in a formal co-op program in a 3rd or 4th at an accredited post-secondary institution, and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Attach your transcripts with your application and indicate your work term availability
• Alignment with our values of: safety above all else, respect, raise the bar, commitments matter and do the right thing
• Motivation to pursue new challenges and possess strong communication, social and organizational skills
• Skills in the preparation and presentation of technical documents and professional reports
• The ability to use critical thinking skills in a fast paced environment
• A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record

Preference for:

• Work experience industrial in an setting
• Experience with the use of various control systems and/or related infrastructure assets.

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

• You will work out of our Base Plant Business Area in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs.
• This is a 12-month term, starting September 2019

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.

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JOB CATEGORY: Students & New Grads