Damage Prevention Specialist

Suncor Energy • Fort Lupton, CO

4d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Pipeline Damage Prevention Specialist, you will play a key role in safeguarding Suncor’s pipeline assets and ensuring the integrity of our operations. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the pipeline right-of-way (ROW), responding to 811 One-Call notifications, and overseeing all locate activities using electronic field locators. This role ensures safe, compliant excavation near pipeline systems by clearing locate tickets, performing accurate line locates, patrolling the ROW, managing crossing agreements, and serving as Suncor’s field representative with contractors, landowners, and utilities.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 5 years relevant work experience related to locating
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Working knowledge of MS Office software, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Must be able to walk, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage all 811 One-Call notifications by accurately locating pipelines, coordinating with excavators and stakeholders, enforcing safe-dig regulations, and documenting all locate activities and records within KorWeb and internal systems.
• Conduct routine ground and aerial patrols to inspect and document ROW conditions, identify hazards or encroachments, coordinate corrective actions, and maintain signage, access, and vegetation control for safe and compliant pipeline operations.
• Use advanced locating equipment to accurately mark pipeline centerlines and depths, verify alignment with engineering and GPS data, support integrity and excavation activities, and ensure all markings meet accuracy, regulatory, and documentation standards.
• Represent Suncor in crossing agreement activities by reviewing proposed work, marking and monitoring pipeline locations, participating in pre-construction meetings, and ensuring third-party contractors follow all safety, engineering, and ROW protection requirements.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact for landowners, tenants, utilities, and officials by communicating pipeline boundaries, restrictions, and safe access requirements, and promoting damage prevention through public awareness outreach.
• Document inspections, encroachments, hazards, and field activities.
• Report and respond to hazardous conditions, provide pipeline locating support during emergencies, participate in drills and safety training.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $60,000 - $80,000; our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
• Annual incentive (bonus) program with a 20% target
• Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan
• Great work/life balance, including a generous vacation program of 3 to 4 weeks (based on credited prior experience) as well as 12 additional personal paid time off days (1 each month)
• Excellent 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match, pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options, and an automatic 1.5% profit sharing contribution
• Suncor-funded Cash Balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees