E&I Technician

Suncor Energy; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is seeking a maintenance technician to coordinate and execute maintenance programs for pipeline facilities. The ideal candidate will have a Journeyperson certification, relevant experience in controls and maintenance, and a commitment to safety. This role involves monitoring equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Five years of post-Journeyperson maintenance experience.
• Five years of relevant controls and maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain pipeline facility sites.
• Execute preventative maintenance program and perform repairs.
• Calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment.
• Inspect and service pipeline equipment.

Skills

Post-Journeyperson maintenance experience

Relevant controls and maintenance experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyperson red seal certification

Valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrical Certificate

Valid Oil Field Safety Certification

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and executing predictive and preventative maintenance programs, as well as performing repairs on instrument and electrical systems at our pipeline facilities. Your expertise will help ensure our operations run safely and efficiently.

Minimum requirements

• Five years of post‑Journeyperson maintenance experience with your completion of a registered apprenticeship program, with journeyperson red seal certification
• Five years of relevant controls and maintenance experience in the maintenance of pipelines, oil and gas facilities, refineries, pulp and paper, mine process, or other related industries
• A valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrical Certificate and valid Oil Field Safety Certification; attach your Journeyperson / Oil Field Safety tickets with your application to be considered
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Monitor and safely maintain pipeline facility sites with a focus on ensuring operating equipment is reliable and maintained to Suncor’s expectations
• Execute the preventative maintenance program as well as maintain and repair vital heat trace components
• Calibrate and maintain pressure, temperature, fire and gas, leak detection, flow switches transmitters and other monitoring equipment
• Inspect, maintain and calibrate a wide variety of pipeline equipment, such as variable frequency drives (VFD’s), pumps, motors, flow computers, Coriolis meters and other related metering equipment
• Service pipeline facility motors actuated valves
• Exercise mature and independent judgment in daily activities associated with operations and oversee third party service contractors as required during pipeline repairs and construction projects
• Build positive relationships by working within diverse groups in a demonstrably efficient and flexible manner, while communicating effectively with all parties
• Participate in on‑call rotation and emergency response

Location and Key Details

• You will work out of our Pipeline Field Office in Fort McMurray, Alberta
• The shift schedule is seven day on/ seven day off rotation
• This position is safety sensitive
• You’ll need to be flexible to work overtime when required and able to work with minimal supervision
• You will need to perform some heavy lifting, work from heights with the capability of performing in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.