Director, Turnarounds

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. Our Syncrude Maintenance team is looking for a seasoned professional to lead our Maintenance Turnaround events. 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: ​Trade Certificate, Technologist Diploma, or Degree with 15+ years of progressive experience in plant maintenance, operations, and/or engineering, preferably within Oil Sands or Refining Proven success leading large-scale turnaround events across the full lifecycle, with strong project and contractor management experience Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build relationships, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams while making sound decisions and driving results Deep understanding of maintenance processes, with a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and resolving complex issues effectively Responsibilities: Lead the safe, efficient planning, execution, and closeout of Major Turnaround events at Syncrude Mildred Lake, ensuring alignment with Suncor’s turnaround processes, schedules, and cost expectations Collaborate across functions to deliver successful turnaround outcomes, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and providing leadership, coaching, and on-call support to a multi-discipline team Define and communicate the vision for major turnaround events; develop, implement, and steward execution plans to achieve operational excellence and project objectives Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing strategies, enhancing service delivery models, and ensuring lessons learned are captured and applied Set and support turnaround goals for employees and contractors while guiding teams to deliver effective, high-quality project execution Location and Other Key Details: This is a Fort McMurray based position, located at our Syncrude Mildred Lake Facility This is a Monday to Friday, 40 hour work week with additional hours based on business need 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; we offer competitive housing assistance to eligible individuals 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.