Instrumentation Technician

1160 Suncor Energy Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncor Energy Inc. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is hiring a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and controls in a large industrial facility.

The role requires reading P&IDs and data sheets, with a focus on safety and reliability across 12-hour shift rotations. The successful candidate will execute planned maintenance, perform walk-downs, and contribute to isolation packages while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Two years of trade experience as a Journeyperson in a large industrial facility.
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, level and flow instrumentation and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings and data sheets.
• Valid Alberta Journeyperson or Interprovincial Red Seal Instrumentation certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned maintenance and response work.
• Perform walk-downs and help build energy isolation packages.
• Maintain, test and troubleshoot instrumentation and controls.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and equipment deficiencies.
• Provide safety, cost and operational improvement feedback.
• Develop and follow maintenance procedures and instructions.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

P&IDs & loop drawings

Test equipment usage

Reading data sheets

Education

Alberta Journeyperson certificate (Instrumentation)

Interprovincial Red Seal Instrumentation

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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:

• 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 Red Seal Instrumentation certificate - please attach your Journeyperson / Red Seal 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

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;

Think we are a fit? 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.

We’re aware job seekers have received false employment offers from accounts posing as Suncor. All candidates are required to participate in our formal recruitment process.

At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.

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