At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape mine plans for safe and efficient operations while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Suncor, a leader in energy production with a focus on employee success.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, generous time-off, and development programs.
- Other info: Fly-in fly-out opportunity with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in energy delivery while growing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Mine Engineering and 2-4 years of on-site mining experience required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
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.
Join our team as a Mine Planning Engineer in Training and play a key role in shaping short-range mine plans that drive safe, efficient, and compliant operations, from design and scheduling to tailings planning and regulatory reporting. We’re looking for a proactive, relationship-focused professional with on-site mining experience and strong technical skills in mine planning software.
What we offer:
- Strong compensation: competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards.
- Benefits: employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Two to four years of on-site mine engineering/operations experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering or equivalent.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA or eligible to apply.
- Understanding of Mine Geoscience and Regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to build key relationships with cross-functional, internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Mine Planning software suites (CAD & Scheduling), Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Access, Power BI) and coding Languages (VBA, Python, Etc).
Responsibilities:
- Planning horizon will encompass 0 to 2 years, requiring understanding how Business Plan goals translate through to the Forecast, and 12- and 2-Week detailed execution plans.
- Mine design (highwalls, benches, structures).
- Mine planning (reclamation salvage & placement, drainage, roads, infrastructure).
- Mine scheduling and material balancing.
- Tailings planning.
- Regulatory reporting (D82, D81, etc.).
- Stewardship and continuous improvement support.
Location and Other Key Details:
You will work out of Suncor’s Fort Hills site in Fort McMurray, AB. This role will be site based on a 7 by 7 or a 4 by 3 shift.
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.
Mine Planning Engineer in Training employer: Suncor Energy Inc.
At Suncor, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. Our Calgary head office offers a vibrant work environment where employees are empowered to grow through talent development programs and generous benefits, including competitive compensation and comprehensive health plans. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for professional advancement.
