Mining Engineering Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Student
Suncor
Fort McMurray, AB
Training
Full-time
22 days ago
Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain significant and meaningful work experience. Work alongside some of the most talented people in the energy industry, benefitting from their mentorship and support. With a broad offering of field and corporate experience, Suncor will empower you to shape the trajectory of your career. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!We are currently seeking motivated Mining Engineering Students with a strong focus on safety who are interested in gaining experience as Heavy Equipment Operators. In this role, you will have the opportunity to operate Caterpillar 797 haul trucks in one of our Syncrude Mine Sites. You will be driving these trucks in safe proximity to a wide variety of mining heavy equipment. The shift offered will be 6 days on, 6 days off; the 6 on will be 3 days and then 3 nights. This position offers valuable experience in mining operations and provides a solid foundation for a successful career in the mining industry.For those 8 months or longer, you may be placed first as an HEO as part of our multi-term HEO/office program. This program is a 4-month HEO/ 4+ month office plan – getting exposure to operations and then moving to a technical role.Suncor has a vast student network where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow students from across Canada as part of our Fort McMurray Young Professionals Group (FMYP)!In addition we offer:Company provided busing for Fort McMurray rolesCompetitive salaryLearning and development opportunitiesRelocation assistanceSuncor’s Fort McMurray Young Professionals (FMYP)Minimum Requirements:A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving recordCurrent enrollment in an undergraduate Mining/Geological/Civil Engineering programMust be enrolled in an accredited academic institution and returning to school full time after the internshipResponsibilities:Safe and reliable operation of heavy equipmentMeet or exceed all production targetsAdhere to all environment, health, and safety policies and proceduresLocation & Other Key Details:This is a 4, 8, or 12 term commitment beginning in September 2024These roles are located in multiple sites in Fort McMurray at our Mildred Lake or Aurora Mine SitesThese positions are safety sensitiveShift: 6-6 (3 days, 3 night, 6 days off)Why Suncor?Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations). Suncor is developing petroleum resources while advancing the transition to a low-emissions future through investment in power, renewable fuels and hydrogen.With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
