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 a safety-driven Chemist who thrives in a fast-paced oil and gas environment? We're looking for an experienced skilled who brings technical expertise, positive energy, and a passion for leading by example. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the highest standards of laboratory safety, quality, and operational excellence while motivating and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding results every day.

What we offer

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

Perks: 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

Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from a recognized institution





5 to 10 years of experience in an industrial quality control laboratory. Laboratory experience in a Refinery or Oil Sand Laboratory is desirable

Experience operating and maintaining critical lab equipment such as GC, IC, ICP, etc

Proven expertise in process and analytical chemistry

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control

Excellent knowledge of relevant ASTM, UOP, CGSB, the LIMS system as well as the ThermoFisher system

Responsibilities

Maintain equipment, procedures and document related to the equipment to ensure timely and high-quality data

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and fill out the FLHAs

Provide technical training, including but not limited to operation of equipment, software, preventive and corrective maintenance on the equipment

Ensure QA & QC protocols are met and update if necessary

Prepare and participate in audits

Act as a contact and technical support person for Operations and Engineers

Commission new equipment and maintain related reports and documentation

Research new technologies that meet reference methods and regulatory requirements

Actively participate in Safety, Quality and Team meeting

Offer guidance and support laboratory technicians whenever necessary

Maintain the MLP limits, MOC, NCR, SOP, SLIM and Worksheets

Location and other Key details:

This is a base position at Syncrude Main Laboratory at Mildred Lake Site based in Fort McMurray

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory.

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.

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