Suncor Energy

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Advisor – Mine Applications to join our Mine Technical team at Fort Hills. You will support and enhance critical mine systems and applications that drive production optimization, reliability, and safety. This role is pivotal in maintaining and evolving our fleet management, reliability, and safety systems, while also contributing to continuous improvement and technology integration across mining operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in engineering or computer science with 5-7 years of related work experience
• Prior experience with Modular Dispatch, Provision, and/or Minecare is preferred
• Strong technical expertise in mine systems and industrial applications
• General knowledge of PCN/PIN architecture, IT/OT integration and SQL databases
• Proven ability to lead work and collaborate across departments
• Commitment to safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimize the Fleet Management System (Dispatch, Provision, etc)
• Administer and optimize the Mine Reliability and Safety applications (Minecare, OAS, etc)
• Lead system updates, configuration changes, and system architecture for mine applications
• Monitor system and database health, ensuring high availability and performance
• Act as a technical liaison with vendors and internal teams, support troubleshooting efforts as required
• Collaborate closely with Mine Operations ensuring system reliability and effectiveness
• Provide technical leadership on mining technology projects
• Drive continuous improvement through system monitoring and innovation

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Alberta
• The shift schedule is a num 7 days on /7 days off rotation (Wednesday to Tuesday)
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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.