Sr Operations Advisor

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.

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

• 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

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