Job Description

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.
Join our collaborative Geotechnical Engineering group! You'll provide expertise and support to deliver consistent, safe and reliable geotechnical engineering solutions for the analysis, surveillance and construction oversight of earthen structures including fluid retaining structures (dams), earth fill waste dumps, reclamation stockpiles, roads, and mine pit walls.
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering
• Must be registered as an EIT in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Experience with slope stability and seepage analyses, and CAD programs (MicroStation or AutoCad) is an asset
• Knowledge of Canadian Dam Safety Regulations (AER, CDA, MAC) is an asset
• A valid driver's licence and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:
As a facility engineer (EIT) for existing or new structures:

• Assist in verification of construction including site inspections, interpreting instrument readings, developing instrumentation scopes, writing reports and assessing lab/field test results
• Conduct geotechnical analyses including slope stability, hydraulic fracture, settlement and seepage analyses
• Prepare technical documents for regulatory reporting requirements and work scopes for new construction and to address remedial actions for existing structures' integrity and dam safety
• Work under direction of senior engineers to support geotechnical investigations and analyses including slope stability, seepage, liquefaction, hydraulic fracture, settlement, and freeboard
• Collaborate with other teams including Short and Long Range Mine Planning, Tailings Planning, Operations and Reclamation to understand plans, optimize designs and make geotechnical recommendations

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of the Suncor Base Plant, Syncrude Mildred Lake, or Syncrude Aurora location in Fort McMurray
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• This position is safety sensitive
• If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided

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(TM), 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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