Mechanical Engineer

suncor· 1750 Suncor Energy Operating Inc.
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📍 Fort McMurray (Fort Hills), AB, CANFull time
Full time1750 Suncor Energy Operating Inc.

About this role

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

As a Mechanical Engineer, supporting our Fort Hills Primary Extraction operations, you will apply your engineering skills, knowledge, and experience in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. This role offers short-term technical challenges and long-term initiatives aligned with Suncor's business values and goals focusing on safety, environment, reliability, and financial performance.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

  • Must be a registered Profession Engineer with APEGA

  • Field experience and knowledge of Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, or Oil Sands operations

  • Experience employing ASME/API Standards including ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, and API 579

  • Experience developing and improving reliability programs, quality programs, equipment strategies, and degradation mode mitigation

  • Knowledge and experience in use of mechanical design standards, specifications, and codes

  • Able to provide clear work direction through verbal and written scopes

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Interface daily with operations, maintenance, planning, and other engineering disciplines on equipment performance issues

  • Develop and optimize detailed mechanical equipment inspection and repair plans for field execution

  • Monitor and troubleshoot mechanical equipment health including conveyors, sizers, rotary wet screens, pumps, tanks/vessels, and piping systems

  • Conduct and support root cause analysis investigations of mechanical equipment issues or failures

  • Lead mechanical engineering management of change (MOC) initiatives focused on equipment availability and cost improvements

  • Support in rationalizing future spend activities, preparations for outages and shutdowns, and input into planning processes

Location and other key details

  • You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Alberta

  • The shift schedule is a seven (7) days on / seven (7) days off rotation

  • Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Mechanical Engineer position at suncor?
The salary for this Mechanical Engineer role at suncor is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Mechanical Engineer position at suncor located?
This Mechanical Engineer role at suncor is based in Fort McMurray (Fort Hills), AB, CAN. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Mechanical Engineer role at suncor full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Mechanical Engineer role in the 1750 Suncor Energy Operating Inc. department at suncor.
Which team or department does the Mechanical Engineer at suncor belong to?
This Mechanical Engineer position is part of the 1750 Suncor Energy Operating Inc. department at suncor. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Mechanical Engineer position at suncor?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to suncor's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Mechanical Engineer job at suncor posted?
This Mechanical Engineer position at suncor was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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