At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain meaningful work experience. Students have an opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the mining and energy industries. Student positions include roles on various production sites, in the field and in offices, these positions and can empower you to shape the trajectory of your career path. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!
Minimum Requirements:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering program at an accredited post-secondary institution
- You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
- Please attach your most recent transcripts with your application
- Strong computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- For some roles you may need to possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Responsibilities:
- Develop a familiarity with various types of mechanical equipment within Suncor’s operations, and the codes and standards which govern their design and operation, including: piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, pumps, compressors, material handling equipment, and mining equipment
- Develop tools for tracking reliability, inspection and operating information
- Support engineering and maintenance teams in responding to day to day operational issues, and development repair scopes and work plans for modification of equipment
- Provide technical support to capital projects and maintenance engineering through the design and execution phases, including producing and reviewing engineering deliverables, construction support.
- Support creation and update of engineering documents such as drawings, datasheets, technical specifications and standards.
- Support field inspection activities
- Prepare and present summary reports, performance metrics reports, graphical representation, data analysis and presentations, as required
- Apply Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and troubleshooting methods to resolve operating equipment challenges
Location and other Key Details:
- This is a 4, 8, 12 or 16-month work term starting in May 2025. You will be asked to indicate your availability in your application
- Potential locations include Calgary, Fort McMurray (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo), Edmonton Refinery or our Oakville office, located at 3275 Rebecca Street
- Relocation assistance will be provided if required
- Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote challenges associated with the region