Instrumentation Technician

1160 Suncor Energy Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is hiring a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician to keep critical systems running safely and reliably. You’ll work in a base plant environment supporting Upgrading, Extraction and Utilities with a six days on/six days off shift, including days and nights, in a safety‑sensitive role.

Relocation assistance is provided, and Suncor offers competitive compensation, benefits, and pension programs to support your long‑term career growth and well‑being.

Qualifications

• Two years of trade experience as a Journeyperson in a large industrial facility.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and controls, including test equipment and reading P&IDs/loop drawings/data sheets.
• Valid Alberta Journeyperson certificate or Interprovincial RedSeal Instrumentation certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned maintenance and response work.
• Perform walk downs and help build energy isolation packages.
• Maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance performed and equipment deficiencies.
• Provide safety, cost, and operational improvement feedback.
• Participate in development and adherence to maintenance procedures.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

P&ID interpretation

Reading drawings

Education

Alberta Journeyperson certificate

Interprovincial RedSeal Instrumentation certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

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. We’re hiring a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician in Fort McMurray! If you’re passionate about keeping critical systems running safely and reliably, this is your opportunity to make an impact. At Suncor, you’ll work with cutting‑edge equipment, tackle meaningful challenges, and collaborate with some of the best in the industry— all while continuously learning and improving how we operate.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

• 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
• Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years of trade experience as a fully qualified Journeyperson in a large industrial facility
• Strong knowledge of pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation and controls, including the use of test equipment and the ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and data sheets
• A valid Alberta Journeyperson certified or Interprovincial RedSeal Instrumentation certificate - please attach your Journeyperson / RedSeal ticket with your application to be considered
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

• Execute planned maintenance and response work
• Preform walk downs and help build energy isolation packages
• Maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of all types of instrumentation and controls
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance performed and equipment deficiencies
• Provide safety, cost, and operational improvement feedback opportunities as you see them
• Participate in the development of maintenance procedures and follow maintenance procedures and instructions

Location & other key details

You will work out of our base plant site in Fort McMurray, Alberta - supporting production units (i.e. Upgrading, Extraction, Utilities) across site

The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)

This position is safety sensitive

You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of ladders and working 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

If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory; relocation support will be provided;

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.

Top Employer: Suncor Energy Inc.