Mine Engineer

Intermediate Mining Engineer

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We are looking for an intermediate mining engineer to become a part of our Fort Hills Integrated Mining, Tailings & Closure Engineering teams located in Calgary supporting the Fort Hills mine operation. In this role, you will apply mine engineering principles to support the development and execution of mine, tailings and closure plans for Fort Hills. The role is closely integrated with project development, short range planning, and operations, and other various teams across the Suncor organization.

Fully qualified professional level Performs a variety of more complex engineering tasks such as construction designs, work methods & techniques and various assignments requiring a good knowledge of an area of engineering are carried out with limited supervision. Mature judgment is required in planning and performing assignments and achieving prescribed objectives. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment and will interact with technical and operations staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological Engineering or equivalent program
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a mining technical role, including mine planning, reliability, maintenance planning/scheduling, or operations, with site experience an asset.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or are immediately eligible for professional licensing with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Strong computer skills: experience with mine planning software, Microsoft Office suite of programs is essential

Responsibilities:

• Develop designs and calculate volumes as required for integrated mine, tailings and closure plans and/or support mine development infrastructure.
• Create and present plans and stewardships on productivity, geological and geotechnical risks, water management, tailings deposition, mining rates and equipment capabilities with originality
• Effectively communicate with various technical teams, operations and project coordinators to support plan development as required
• Devise new approaches and apply current processes in new ways every single day
• Analyze technical data and draw conclusions from comparative situations
• Independently plan and conduct projects to improve mine efficiency as required
• Be a dedicated role model for safety policies, procedures and practices
• Plan and organize work for the reclamation and sustainability of our growing operations

Location and Other Key Details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

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 have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.