Maintenance Technician, Control and Safety Systems

1520 Terra Nova Services Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Canada seeks a Maintenance Technician for control and safety systems. The role involves maintaining instrumentation systems onboard the Terra Nova FPSO with a focus on efficiency and safety. Candidates should have extensive experience with control systems and hold relevant certifications. This is an offshore position with a 21/21 shift schedule, offering a dynamic work environment and career growth.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of instrumentation and controls experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, ESD, and fire and gas systems.
• Strong knowledge of design, implementation, maintenance of control system logic.
• Familiarity with control narratives and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity and perform efficient maintenance of control systems.
• Support operations and ensure system performance.
• Respond to problems and breakdowns quickly.
• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities.

Skills

Instrumentation and controls experience

Programmable logic controls (PLC)

Distributed control systems (DCS)

Industrial communication protocols

Computerized maintenance management system

Education

Diploma in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Technology

Journeyman Instrumentation Certificate

Tools

ABB INFI 90 control systems

Job description

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Maintenance Technician, Control and Safety Systems

Apply locations St. John's - Offshore time type Full time posted on Posted 29 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 17, 2025 (1 day left to apply) job requisition id R0013243

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.

Do you have experience and skill in providing control and safety systems support? We want to talk to you! You will ensure our instrument control and safety systems equipment is safely and effectively maintained in line with Terra Nova expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five or more years of instrumentation and controls experience in an industrial environment, preferably in an offshore oil and gas environment
• Experience with of programmable logic controls (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), emergency shutdown systems (ESD), and fire and gas systems
• Familiar with control narratives, logic flow diagrams, cause and effect charts, instrument loop diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols and standards like Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, and OPC
• Diploma in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Technology or Bachelor of Engineering Degree in a related engineering discipline or Instrumentation and Controls Technician certificate
• Valid Journeyman Instrumentation Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Instrument Certificate is preferred
• Experience downloading, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting control system hardware and software modifications (ABB INFI 90 control systems is preferred)
• Strong knowledge of design, implementation, maintenance of control system logic and equipment
• Proficient working with a computerized maintenance management system
• An strong understanding of control of work processes and systems

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity and perform safe and efficient maintenance of the distributed control system (ABB INFI 90 with ABB 800XA HMI), the safety system (HIMA HiQuad) and instrumentation systems and equipment
• Support operations, maintenance and other technical teams by ensuring control system performance and availability
• Respond quickly and effectively to problems and breakdowns
• Plan, coordinate and communicate daily instrumentation maintenance activities
• Adhere to the permit to work system while carrying out maintenance activities
• Participate as a part of an offshore emergency response team
• Report all accidents, near misses and hazardous conditions

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work onboard the Terra Nova FPSO, transportation to / from the FPSO is provided from St. John’s, Newfoundland
• As this an offshore position, you will be required to maintain mandatory training and certification for continued offshore work
• The shift schedule is a 21 days on / 21 days off rotation, 12-hour shifts
• This position is safety sensitive
• Pay rate in accordance with Appendix A of the Collective Agreement between Terra Nova Employers’ Organization and Unifor Local 2121
• Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position
• This posting will remain open for applicants until August 17th, 2025

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.

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About Us

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. Our values guide us in fulfilling our vision and represent who we are and who we aspire to be. We value safety above all else, we are stronger together, operational discipline is foundational to our business, we grow through curiosity and lifelong learning, and we act with integrity in everything we do.

When you join us, you’re becoming part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive.