Some companies wait for the future. We make it happen. Since 1967, we’ve believed in the potential of the oil sands and our ability to turn that vision into reality. Today, Suncor Energy is a world leader in oil sand mining, using proven technology and processes to extract a record 93,600 barrels per day from the Athabasca oil sands near Fort McMurray, Alberta. The future is even brighter. Project Millennium – our $2 billion plan for the oil sands – is expected to increase production to 220,000 barrels per day in 2002.
To meet that goal we are looking for the following…Suncor is seeking outstanding talent to fill a number of new key positions in our Mine Engineering Department. Mine Engineering is responsible for supporting our base operations in Bitumen Production as well as growth projects. Functional areas include geology, long range planning, short range planning, tailings and geotechnical engineering, and reclamation.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Competition #99-275 – Reporting to the Manager, Tailings Engineering, this senior engineering role will have wide-ranging responsibilities for design projects involving dykes and pit slopes in a dynamic surface mining operation. Duties will include interaction with design consultants and external review experts to develop and implement optimized geotechnical designs for some of the highest tailing dams in Canada. Effective supervisory and managerial skills are a must. Qualified candidates will possess a post graduate degree in geotechnical, geological or mining engineering from an accredited university. Considerable geotechnical consulting or surface mining experience, and proven project management skills are required.
Senior Mining Engineer – Projects
Competition #99-276 – Reporting to the Manager, Long Range Planning, the Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for growth initiatives including pre-feasibility studies related to new projects and support work relating to existing expansion projects. Additional aspects of the job include the pursuit and evaluation of new technologies to optimize pit operations and mine planning processes. Candidates must have extensive experience in engineering, operations and/or maintenance, and a mining, civil engineering or mechanical degree from an accredited university.
Senior Production Engineer – Short Range Planning
Competition #99-277 – Reporting to the manager, Short Range Planning, you will be responsible for coordinating the pre-production planning and field activities in our new mining areas. Candidates must have extensive experience in surface mine engineering and operations with solid project management skills. Familiarity with MEDSYSTEM would be an asset. A degree in mining or civil engineering form an accredited university is a requirement.
Intermediate Tailings Engineer
Competition #99-273 – Reporting to the Sr. Tailings Engineer, your responsibilities include short to medium range planning for some of the highest and largest tailings impoundments in Canada. Duties will also include support of geotechnical design and monitoring efforts. Qualified candidates will possess a degree in mining or civil engineering from an accredited university and surface mining experience. Previous tailings planning experience would be an asset.
Intermediate Pit Slope Engineer
Competition #99-274 – Reporting to the Manager, Tailings Engineering, you will assume responsibility for design and monitoring of pit slopes in stratigraphy including pre-sheared clay shades and weak marine clays. Duties will include slope designs for mine planning, geotechnical input into overburden modeling and planning, and design and engineering of de-watering programs. Qualified candidates will possess a degree in geotechnical, geological or mining engineering from an accredited university and surface mining experience with related pit slope work. Strong project management skills are required.
Juinior/Intermediate Planning Engineer
Competition #99-272 – Reporting to the Sr. Planning Engineer, Long Range Planning, the responsibilities for the Planning Engineer include pit optimization, development of phase plans, determination of equipment requirements and mine closure planning. Candidates should have previous surface mining experience, and must have a mining or civil engineering degree from an accredited university, and proven skills with MEDSYSTEM applications.
Manager, Safety and Loss Prevention
Competition #99-096 – You are expected to champion the continued efforts in the institutionalization of a comprehensive loss control system in the bitumen production business unit. This system has been developed to mitigate/reduce all losses in the areas of health, safety and the environment. Your degree is coupled with several years of experience in a large unionized plant, preferably a mine, and a thorough working knowledge of DNV loss-control concepts and auditing protocol, and Occupational Health and safety legislation. High standards of excellence, proven initiative and solid computer skills are key, as are good communication, supervisory and organizational abilities. A Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation and/or Accreditation as a Loss Control/Environmental Auditor would be assets. An understanding of behaviour based safety techniques and their application with respect to employee motivation would also be a benefit.
Suncor Energy offers an attractive salary, exceptional benefits, relocation assistance and genuine opportunities for professional growth.
If you have what it takes to succeed and contribute to our dynamic team, please forward your resume, quoting the appropriate Competition Number.
Employment Department
Suncor Energy Inc.
Oil Sands
P.O. Box 4001
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E3
E-Mail: osemploy@suncor.com
We will acknowledge receipt of all applications.
Foir additional information on Project Millennium and employment opportunities at Suncor, visit our web site at: http://www.suncor.com
Suncor Energy is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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The Northern Miner
Volume 85, Number 14
May 31-June 6, 1999
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