Crane Operator/Vessel Operator

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.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-10 years offshore or vessel to vessel crane operations 
• Crane Operation certification- Level 3 Offshore Crane Operator Assessment
• Rigging and Banksman certification and experience
• Bridge Watch certificate (beneficial but not mandatory)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Road and Marine) (IMDG) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Air) IATA would be an asset
•  Forklift Operations experience

Responsibilities:

• Maintain integrity and perform routine preventative maintenance of all cranes and lifting systems and equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Assist the shore-based vendor technicians with quarterly and annual preventative maintenance routines, and with corrective maintenance activities as required
• Ensure all equipment and cargo is loaded/offloaded from supply vessels
• Perform personnel movement by FROG to/from supply boat (including inspection prior to and securing personnel for movement)
• Responsible in the role of Helideck Landing Officer (HLO)
• Control and monitor storage and use of loose lifting equipment
• Assist with vessel and other marine related operations. Expectation is to become competent in all Vessel Operator associated duties. This includes but not limited to tanker operations, confined space gas entry testing, housekeeping, and routine maintenance on various vessel systems
• Ensure all crude oil offloading activities including connecting operations, degassing, monitoring and strainer cleaning of the metering package are performed safely

Location and other Key Details:

• This position has been identified as safety sensitive 
• The shift schedule is a 21 days on/ 21days off rotation 
• You will work 12-hour shifts in a harsh offshore environment on a moving facility 
• Prior to offshore travel, you will satisfy and maintain mandatory industry training standards 
• Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position 
• Pay rate in accordance with Appendix A of the Collective Agreement between Terra Nova Employers’ Organization and Unifor Local 2121
• This position will remain open for applicants until July 24, 2026

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.