Welder

time left to apply End Date: April 17, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id R0012308

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. This is a dynamic role within our Primary Maintenance team, working in our operating plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute planned and reactive welding repairs and fabrication as needed to ensure optimal performance of equipment
• Perform welding and structural repairs on a variety of equipment including Crushing Plants, Conveyors, Apron Feeders, Rotary Wet Screens, Pump Boxes, and CCO Spools
• Provide proactive preventative maintenance support both in the field and shop to minimize downtime and enhance equipment longevity
• Conduct rigging activities for heavy equipment using mobile equipment and lifting devices
• Inspect welds to ensure compliance with industry standards and technical specifications
• Contribute to post-event failure analysis and participate in root cause discussions to help drive continuous improvement
• Remove and replace major components such as Crushers, Rotary Wet Screens, and Pump Boxes as part of maintenance and repair efforts
• Operate company-provided equipment and vehicles safely and efficiently
• Review work orders, technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams related to work assignments. Prepare work scope and complete hazard/risk assessments
• Clean and prepare base metals using bevellers, grinders, air nibblers, and appropriate cleaning chemicals
• Evaluate existing maintenance procedures and suggest improvements for better efficiency and adaptability in setup and production

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship experience maintaining heavy equipment in an operating plant environment
• Expert-level knowledge of welding processes, metal properties, layout, and structural fabrication
• Proficiency in various welding techniques including SMAW, OAC, MIG, FCAW, PAC, and heat treatment processes
• Strong initiative, a motivated work ethic, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A valid Alberta Journeyman Welder Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Welder Certificate
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification
• Familiarity with SAP or similar maintenance management systems is a plus

Location and Other Details:

• This role is located at our Fort Hills Site, north of Fort McMurray
• This is a Fly In, Fly Out Role
• You will be working a 7 day on and 7 day off schedule

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, 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.