Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced that it was awarded an oil sands and plant services contract by Suncor Energy Services Inc. at its Fort McMurray Base Plant located approximately 270 miles northeast of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Company officials did not disclose the contract value, but noted that Jacobs has maintained an excellent safety record at the plant while participating in seven turnarounds over the last four years. The duration of the new contract is for two years.

Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing management and services to support the maintenance of the plant's process, which may include mechanical, rotating and operating equipment, as well as maintenance provisions in the areas of transportation, insulation, painting, and structural work.