Reliability Engineer Stationary Equipment

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.

Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and collaboration? As a critical part of a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals, you will provide the technical support necessary to ensure reliable and efficient operations of our existing fixed assets. As a member of the Refinery Reliability Department, the Refinery Stationary Equipment Specialist is responsible for inspecting, monitoring and reporting on the condition of stationary equipment in service, developing and monitoring inspection plans (ESDS) and maintaining histories. It is also a key element for quality control of new installations and repairs.

Many aspects of the position require many years to be fully competent experience, as the candidate acquires specific knowledge and skills to these systems and experience within the Montreal refinery. You will provide solutions to chronic equipment problems and initiate or participate in failure studies of stationary and rotating equipment. You will also analyze equipment performance reports to identify and implement opportunities for improvement so that the reliability of your area is not only maintained, but increased. Stationary equipment includes but is not limited to: furnace burner, steam trap program, valve repair and inspection, flange repairs, exchanger flange repairs and many other equipment that are not under the inspection program (RBI).

Minimum Requirements:

7-10 years of proficient experience and understanding of our Montreal Refinery and/or heavy industrial experience.

Fluent in French and English (Please submit your resume in French)

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

In-depth knowledge of stationary equipment (Knowledge of rotating equipment would also be considered an asset)

Technical knowledge and knowledge of applicable engineering standards would also be considered an asset (ex. API, ASME Sec VIII, B31.3, etc.)

Dedication to employee health and safety and the environment

Strong leadership, problem solving and decision-making skills

Organizational and priority management skills and knowledge of appropriate documentation standards

Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a customer-focused approach

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an aptitude for self-directed learning

A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise to operations regarding technologies and methods for improving equipment reliability

Support failure analysis in collaboration with incident investigation teams.

Manage maintenance records and histories for stationary equipment.

Troubleshoot and complete an operational analysis of major and/or problematic equipment.

Create, revise, and optimize maintenance plans, procedures, and standard repair procedures to improve equipment reliability and tightening procedures.

Optimize maintenance plans and recommend solutions for obsolete equipment.

Recommend and introduce new technologies and innovative work methods.

Coordinate (or have performed by other engineers in the refinery) minimum thickness calculations and recertification for pressure vessels.

Maintain regular communication with other refinery specialists at the Montreal Refinery and other Suncor sites to maintain their level of expertise.

Training maintenance personnel and operators on equipment operation and methods to improve reliability

Promoting work methods that help identify the root causes of equipment failure.

Supporting operations and maintenance in the use of condition detection techniques and interpreting results to minimize equipment failure

Assisting engineering in the acquisition of new equipment

Assisting in defining capital projects and reviewing of the drawings

Preparing the Major Items section of the maintenance budget with other specialists

Location and other details:

You will work out of our Montréal office, located at 11701 Sherbrooke Street East

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 business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based 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.

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