Maintenance Technician, Electrical

Suncor; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with regional uplifts

Pension plans and company matching

Health, dental and vision benefits for

Generous vacation and personal time

Employee training and development

Job summary

Suncor Offshore is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and optimize electrical systems aboard the Terra Nova FPSO. The role supports safe, reliable offshore production with a 21 days on / 21 days off rotation from St. John’s, NL.

You will bring 5+ years of electrical experience, Journeyman’s certificate or Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, and strong CMMS, HV/LV, PLC, and drive system knowledge to ensure ongoing uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of electrical experience in an industrial environment, preferably offshore.
• Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (Electrical) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Hazardous Areas Equipment Training.
• Experience with HV/LV power generation and distribution systems.
• Familiar with AC/DC drive systems and PLC controls.
• Strong communication (written, oral, computer) and CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and safely operate electrical systems and equipment on offshore facilities.
• Plan, coordinate and communicate daily electrical maintenance activities.
• Respond to problems and breakdowns promptly.
• Participate in offshore emergency response and report accidents or hazards.
• Adhere to permit-to-work procedures and regulatory codes.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

HV/LV power

AC/DC drive systems

PLC controls

Strong communication

Computerized maintenance management

Education

Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (Electrical)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

HV switchboards

Motor Protection Relays

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 are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrical Technician to join our Offshore team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing electrical systems and equipment critical to safe and reliable offshore production.

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

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity and perform safe and efficient maintenance of all electrical systems and equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively to problems and breakdowns
• Capture data in support of equipment condition monitoring
• Plan, coordinate and communicate daily electrical 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Five or more years of electrical experience in an industrial environment, preferably in an offshore oil and gas environment
• Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (Electrical) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Hazardous Areas Equipment Training
• Working knowledge of regulatory and industry codes applicable to the electrical discipline
• Experience with HV / LV power generation and distribution systems
• Comfortable testing and configuring Motor Protection Relays (willingness to learn)
• Comfortable Completing Switching Procedures on HV Switchboards
• Familiar with Black Start Procedures
• Experience with AC / DC drive systems and PLC controls
• Effective communication skills (written, oral and computer)
• Proficient working with a computerized maintenance management system
• An understanding of control of work processes and systems
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills (written, oral and computer)
• Collaboration skills in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value

Location and Other Key Information:

• 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
• 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 position will remain open for applicants until September 17th, 2026

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.