Maintenance Technician, Instrumentation

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.

Looking for an opportunity to apply your instrumentation expertise in a unique offshore environment? Join our Terra Nova FPSO team and play a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of critical offshore production assets. As an Instrumentation Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining a wide range of instrumentation and control systems that support safe and efficient operations. Working alongside a skilled and collaborative offshore team, you will help ensure equipment reliability, operational excellence, and the successful execution of maintenance activities

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:

• Five or more years of instrumentation experience in an industrial environment, preferably in an offshore oil and gas environment
• Valid Journeyman Instrumentation Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Instrument Certificate are preferred; attach your Journeyman / Red Seal ticket with your application
• Working knowledge of regulatory and industry codes applicable to the instrumentation discipline
• In depth knowledge of calibration, installation and repair of electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and systems
• Working knowledge of PLC, Emergency Control Systems, Fire & Gas and Distributed Control Systems.  Emphasis on computer / software equipment 
• Proficient working with a computerized maintenance management system
• An understanding of control of work processes and systems

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity and perform safe and efficient maintenance of all instrumentation and control systems and equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively to problems and breakdowns
• Capture data in support of equipment condition monitoring
• 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
• Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position
• 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
• This position will remain open for applicants until October 29th, 2026

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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.