Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Suncor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncor seeks a proactive maintenance technician for its pipeline facilities in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role involves executing maintenance programs, ensuring equipment reliability, and requires Journeyperson certification and substantial experience in mechanical and electrical systems. With a focus on safety and teamwork, this position offers strong career growth potential within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of post-Journeyperson maintenance experience.
• Five years of relevant experience in pipelines and oil & gas facilities.
• Valid Oil Field Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform repairs on instrument and electrical systems.
• Monitor and maintain pipeline facility equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyperson red seal certification

Valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrical Certificate

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.

Are you a proactive self-starter with a passion for safety and building strong relationships? Do you excel at problem-solving and have a solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems? If so, we want you on our team!

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 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 motor 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 & Other 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
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, working from heights within a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces
• To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
  
  

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.