Pipeline Technician

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 Pipeline Facilities Operator take pride in supporting our Suncor Energy USA Pipelines team by safely operating  and maintaining the equipment to ensure optimum reliability and availability of our assets. If you're looking for a role where you can learn new things, improve current processes, and work with some of the most talented people in our industry, apply today! This position is located at our Pipelines facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

• Compensation: Annual incentive bonus program with a 20% target, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match, pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options, an automatic 1.5% profit sharing contribution, and Suncor-funded cash balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)
• Benefits: Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous time-off: Vacation program of 3 to 4 weeks (based on credited prior experience) as well as 12 additional personal paid time off days annually
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 years of field experience with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for pipeline operations and maintenance
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and hands-on experience with communication and control systems, digital and analog circuitry, pumps, motors, valves, and medium-voltage equipment
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical and electronic drawings, including schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic diagrams, and one-line diagrams
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and  Control systems preferred

Don’t have all the qualifications listed?  That’s ok!  Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for accurately completing all assigned required regulatory Department of Transportation (DOT) and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) reports
• Performs safety checks and inspections and reports incidents and follows up as required
• Serves as a first responder to pipeline emergencies and accounts for people in their area
• Understands and participates in procedures and programs intended for both personal safety and pipeline safety
• Responsible for rotating equipment, electrical, instrumentation and PLC maintenance, repairs and upgrades

Location and other Key details:

• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.A.
• You will work out of our Fort Lupton Refinery Business Center, located at 13250 CR20 Fort Lupton Co 80621
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and ability to travel to field locations as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications for Operator Qualifications, Safety and other regulatory requirements
• You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces
• In alignment with Suncor’s value of Safety Above All Else, we conduct pre-employment drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre-employment assessments as a condition of employment; Suncor is a drug and alcohol-free workplace

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.