City : Fort McMurray

Category : Trade & Operators

Industry : Oil and Gas

Employer : Suncor

LOCATION: Fort McMurray, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 69844

Why you should join us:

Do you have leadership experience doing permitting work for mine or tailings environments in the oil and energy industry? Are you interested in being a crucial member in achieving compliance with our standards and supporting our corporate initiative of operational excellence through operational discipline? You will be accountable to ensure the standard for Control of Hazardous Energy for the Permit to Work (CHEPTW) is followed for all safe work permits and isolations to protect people, equipment, property, environment, and the reputation of Suncor. You will interact with stakeholders across the mining area, holding accountability for the mine entry procedure and the leadership and development of six mine entry Supervisors.   

You will use your expertise to:

• Execute the environment, health and safety management system, participate in HAZOP and safe work plans
• Conduct investigations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and root cause understanding 
• Complete field level hazard assessments as per Suncor standards and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation
• Performance manage and develop mine entry Supervisors
• Lead the review of current mine practices, procedures, and standards for mine entry and permitting
• Ensure employee and contractor compliance with procedures, standards, rules, and work practices
• Administer the collective agreement in a fair and just manner
• Provide a framework for continuous improvement by responding to performance feedback and adjusting operations and reinforcing existing expectations
• Ensure that the contractor management standard is followed when using contractors
• Collaborate with all areas of mine operations, representing the functional expertise to seek synergies
• Safely permit, audit and access authorizations to mine operational areas
• Represent mine operations safe work permits at the community of practice

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

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• 5 years of experience in plant operations and control of work processes in the oil and energy industry  
• Subject matter expertise in CHEPTW permitting, lockout tag-out and associated standards and procedures  
• The ability to manage multiple tasks involving multiple stakeholders daily during high activity periods
• A working knowledge in Livelink, ADLP, SAP and Microsoft Office products  
• Familiarity with the OH&S Codes as they apply to mining work execution
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to make and influence decisions
• Strong collaboration skills that enable you to build positive relationships with diverse groups
• The ability to exercise good judgment on complex decisions
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Alignment with our values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, and act with integrity

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

• You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• We have numerous Employee Inclusion Networks who work together to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change at 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 for different groups)
• Suncor is aware that some job seekers have received false employment offers from an individual or organization posing as Suncor. All recruiting is conducted through our Careers site, your resume needs to be submitted to this site if you would like to be considered for a role. To learn more about false recruiting offers, click here.
• We require qualified and safety-focused employees for business-critical roles that maintain our commitment to operational excellence and reliable operations. We are using technology to conduct virtual interviews to adhere to physical distancing recommendations and we are well set up for remote onboarding and orientation
• Suncor encourages everyone to do their part and support global efforts to limit the impact of COVID-19 with good hygiene practices, physical distancing, and with care and consideration for the people around you. For more information on how we’re responding to COVID-19, click here. #StrongerTogether

Why Suncor?

We are 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, contribute, and grow in a variety of career-building positions. We live by the value of safety above all else – if it isn't safe, we don't do it. Our strong track record of growth and a focus on sustainability mean tremendous potential for the future. Learn about our purpose and values.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:

• Competitive base salary, compensation programs, and an annual incentive program
• Flexible benefits package
• Rewarding pension and savings plans

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• Read our Suncor Connections newsletter to see what we’re doing in the communities we live and work in

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. 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 that our job postings are typically open for two weeks, so don't delay, apply now.

JOB CATEGORY: Trade & Operators