Technology Development Engineering Student

LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 28415

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 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.

You will be part of a strategic technology program de-risking the incorporation of alternative energy and other value adds into mature in situ assets. In this role you will define practical steps to increase value, while reducing CO₂ emissions.

You will use your expertise to:

• Progress a range of novel technology ideas through a gated technology development process
• Combine a wide range of engineering, research, project economics, and interpersonal skills to drive projects towards success, or early termination

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

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• Current enrolment in a formal co-op/internship program or engineering program 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

Preference for:

• A strong quantitative background in problem solving using engineering, mathematics, statistics, or physics
• Experience with creating a business case using project economics
• Research experience including well-developed report writing and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications
• A strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
• Familiarity with geophysical, reservoir engineering or geological data/concepts
• Collaboration skills that enable you to build strong, positive relationships with diverse groups
• A strong degree of curiosity
• A continuous improvement mindset and you 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 Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6^th Ave S.W.
• This is a 4 or 8 month work term, from September 2019 – December 2019 or September 2019 - April 2020

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