Sr Operations Advisor

About this role

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 ready to help shape the continued growth of the Firebag SAGD asset? We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr Operations Advisor to support upcoming Firebag field growth projects. You will play a key role in helping integrate future project scopes into the existing Firebag field. In this role, you will apply a Ready for Operations (RFO) mindset while supporting project activities from early concept development through execution, commissioning and start-up, and final closeout.

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

Minimum

Requirements

• A Power Engineering or Petroleum Engineering Certificate, Trade Certification, or a relevant Degree, combined with a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in SAGD plant operations
• Demonstrated experience in supporting or leading Readiness for Operations (RFO) activities on Capital Projects, Commissioning and Start‑up (C&SU), or other relevant project phases is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, operational integration, and business readiness principles
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical documentation and translate complex information into actionable operational plans
• Proven capacity to operate effectively within cross‑functional teams, providing leadership through influence and fostering collaboration toward shared objectives
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interface confidently with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the readiness of Firebag growth projects utilizing OEMS, especially the Develop and Manage Projects (DAMP) process
• Interface with the existing Firebag asset to understand the site integration and bring forward lessons learned
• Detailed project planning with a focus on Operations, Maintenance and Reliability deliverables
• Interface with EPC’s and project stakeholders to meet desired project outcomes
• Interface with Production Unit and RFO Stakeholders and SMEs to align project scope and final deliverables
• Development and stewarding of an RFO plan through each stage of the project
• Collaborate with the RFO Coordinator, Commissioning and Start-up (C&SU) team to meet all Ready for Operation (RFO) deliverables.  This includes items such as Operations Procedures and Training Plans
• Responsible for assigned scope management, including but not limited to safety, project deliverables, cost, quality assurance, and schedule
• Attend various project PHAs, design reviews
• Identify risks associated with project scope of work and define solutions to mitigate
• these risks
• Support the Integrated Team Lead with timely, accurate updates on schedules, resource forecasts, risks, mitigations, and quality concerns for assigned scopes
• Location and other key details:
• This is an office-based role. You will work out of the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Some travel to Firebag and EPC offices is required
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
• Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.