Fine Tailings - Heavy Equipment Operator

Suncor Energy

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you a Heavy Equipment Operator with experience in Fine Tailings, monitoring high capacity pump systems, supporting tailings distribution and accelerated dewatering operations? We want to hear from you! 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

Requirements

• 3 years' heavy equipment operating experience (loader, grader, zoom boom, skid steer etc.) in a heavy industrial, mining, oil sands, or similar environment
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Power Engineering certification (any level), Water/Wastewater Treatment certification (any level), Journeyman certification, or relevant technical diploma

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate centrifugal and vertical turbine pumps within the fine tailings system to maintain optimal performance
• Support Accelerated Dewatering (ADW) operations and associated infrastructure
• Operate and monitor barges, floating pump systems, and pipeline networks
• Perform equipment inspections and complete pre-operational checks
• Troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain production targets
• Identify and report potential safety or environmental hazards.
• Actively participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses
• Communicate effectively with incoming shifts and supervisors to ensure operational continuity

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees