Maintenance Technician, Instrumentation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
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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.