Specialist Reliability Engineer (Fort Chipewyan)

Reliability Engineer – Mine Mobile Equipment Fleet

We produce and provide energy. As part of our team you play a vital role in delivering energy and making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Location & Key Details

• Location: Base Plant Mine, Fort McMurray, Alberta.
• Hours: 40‑hour week, Monday‑Friday.
• Relocation: If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation to within 60km is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align equipment lifecycle and maintenance strategies to optimize asset performance, longevity, and regional synergies.
• Analyze asset performance data and failure trends to identify reliability issues, bad actors, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop targeted mitigation plans and actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence and improve fleet reliability.
• Lead reliability, engineering improvement, safety, and compliance projects from initiation through completion.
• Ensure mobile equipment complies with regulatory, safety, and engineering standards, and maintain supporting documentation, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support asset reliability and project execution.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• 10 years’ experience with a minimum of 4 years in mine mobile equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset lifecycle assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mining, or Industrial Engineering.
• Technicians with relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Skilled Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Knowledge of reliability engineering tools and techniques, including root cause analysis and condition‑based monitoring.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using CMMS (SAP) to extract and analyze work order data.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Strong focus on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, regional‑based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long‑term financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program and comprehensive company‑paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid vacation time and personal time‑off.
• Talent development programs, including internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development.
• Relocation assistance, including support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance, and more.

Equal Opportunities: 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 protected, valued and respected.