Sr Rotating Advisor / Sr Rotating Engineer
Manage the asset care of rotating equipment at the Baseplant and provide technical leadership to troubleshoot complex reliability issues. Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to refine condition monitoring programs and lead the engineering design of plant modifications.
- On-site
- Fort McMurray, AB
- Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Apply by Sep 11, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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. We’re hiring a Rotating Equipment Engineer in Fort McMurray to join a dynamic team. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement, root cause failure analysis, and cost-effective repairs, this role is for you! You’ll support our Extraction and Tailings operations, working closely with Operations and Maintenance to address reliability threats and make an immediate business impact. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED! 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 Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more Minimum Requirements: 10 years of hands-on engineering experience with machinery or material handling systems Experience in reliability management tools such as failure mode effect and analysis (FMEA), reliability centered maintenance (RCM), and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP Knowledge and expertise in centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, centrifugal and PD pumps, turbines and T&T valves, crushers, conveyors, sizers, and mechanical seals API 682 and API seal piping plans Machinery diagnostics experience in System 1 and Prognost Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, GA’s, piping isometrics, etc. is mandatory A valid driver's licence Responsibilities: Manage the asset care of rotating equipment at Baseplant Provide technical expertise and leadership to troubleshoot and investigate complex reliability issues with rotating equipment and provide operations and maintenance teams with necessary direction for repairs Improve existing asset strategies by working closely with maintenance, planners, and operations on reliability issues and failure trends, while refining condition monitoring programs Use risk review approaches, hazard and operability studies, management of change process to maintain and improve area safety and reliability performance indicators Lead the engineering design of minor plant and equipment modifications. Develop, implement, and oversee improvements to continuously improve rotating equipment reliability and availability Use technical knowledge and project management skills to prepare work scopes and coordinate complex repairs such as equipment overhauls and maintenance projects Location and other Key details: This position is located at Suncor Base plant location in Fort McMurray, Alberta Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on 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.
What you’ll do
Manage the asset care of rotating equipment at the Baseplant and provide technical leadership to troubleshoot complex reliability issues. Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to refine condition monitoring programs and lead the engineering design of plant modifications.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 10 years of hands-on engineering experience with machinery and a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Candidates must possess expertise in reliability management tools and specific rotating equipment, along with a valid driver's license.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation • Regional-based uplifts • Annual bonuses • Long-term financial rewards • Pension programs • Savings plans with company matching • Employee assistance program • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Paid vacation time • Personal time-off • Internal mobility • Succession planning • Employee training and development programs • Relocation assistance
Listed skills
- SAPPreferred
- Microsoft OfficePreferred
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Rotating equipment engineering
- Root cause failure analysis
- Reliability centered maintenance
- Failure mode effect and analysis
- Centrifugal compressors
- Reciprocating compressors
- Centrifugal pumps
- Turbines
- Mechanical seals
- Machinery diagnostics
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Asset strategy development
- Condition monitoring
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Time Off Management
- Talent Development
- Rotating Equipment
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Business Continuity Planning
- Management
- Condition Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Training And Development
- Engineering Design Process
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Engineering Drawings
- Failure Analysis
- Sales
- Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
- Leadership
- Mechanical Engineering
- Machinery
- Material Handling
- Project Management
- Mechanical Seals
- Operability
- Operations
- Valves (Piping)
- Reliability Centered Maintenance
- SAP Knowledge Warehouse
- Succession Planning
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Reliability
Job areas
- Engineering
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Rotational Engineer
- Reliability Engineer
- Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
- Validation Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 11, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
