Tailings Operator- Coarse Tailings Operations
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. We’re hiring experienced Tailings Operators to join our Coarse Tailings Operations team in Fort McMurray. If you bring an extraordinarily strong safety mindset and are looking for a rewarding, hands‑on opportunity in the oil sands, this is your chance to make an impact. Join a team that values operational excellence, teamwork, and doing the job right—we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Three or more years of experience as a tailings cell dozer operator
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an oil sands mine is preferred
- Experience operating mechanical equipment such as pumps, light plants and hydraulic power units would be an asset
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all safety and environmental requirements while maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in the assigned area
- Safely operate tailings heavy equipment (including D8 cell dozer, line patrol, forks, backhoe, grader, transporter, and/or fuel truck) to support efficient operations
- Perform tailings cell construction and maintenance in both summer and winter conditions, including dyke maintenance, nipple pipe installation/removal, track packing, and spill box monitoring
- Prepare tailings pedestals for future cell construction by drying dykes, building ramps, and reading and interpreting survey stakes
- Complete equipment inspections and logbooks, communicate significant changes to the team lead, and ensure clear communication during shift handovers
- Perform tailings line switches with clear communication to the control room specialist and execute equipment isolations to support maintenance activities
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- regional-based uplifts
- annual bonuses
- long-term financial rewards
- pension programs
- savings plans with company matching
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- generous paid vacation time
- personal time-off
- Internal mobility
- succession planning
- employee training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
