Sr Operations Advisor

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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,…