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Electrician

@ Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc.

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc. is hiring a full-time electrician to install, maintain and troubleshoot high- and low-voltage plant electrical equipment and protection systems at a large industrial facility. The role includes preventative and predictive maintenance, switching procedures, job planning and failure analysis. The posting requires five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, high-voltage experience up to 15 kV, and a valid Alberta Journeyman or Red Seal electrical certificate.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, service and troubleshoot high- and low-voltage plant electrical equipment
  • Maintain and test electrical protection, safety and ESD systems
  • Execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs
  • Plan jobs, select materials and develop switching procedures
  • Assist maintenance and production technicians

Requirements summary:

  • Five years of electrical maintenance experience in a large industrial facility
  • High-voltage experience up to 15 kV
  • Valid Alberta Journeyman or Red Seal electrical certificate
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's licence and clean driving record

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAlberta Journeyman Electrical Technician Certificate, Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Electrical Technician Certificate, WHMIS, OH&S
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (required)

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Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc.

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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.

Key Accountabilities: Install, service, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide spectrum of plant electrical equipment and machinery in high- and low-voltage applications Maintain, test and ensure the functionality of electrical equipment protection systems, safety systems, emergency shutdown (ESD) equipment, and backup systems Execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs for electrical systems Participate in failure analysis discussions Plan jobs, which includes material assessment and selection Develop and execute switching procedures Assist other maintenance and production technicians to ensure equipment and plant reliability Maintain equipment histories as required Minimum Requirements: Five years of electrical maintenance experience in a large industrial facility High voltage experience maintaining, servicing, troubleshooting and switching high voltage systems (equipment up to 15KV) High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Valid Alberta Journeyman Electrical Technician Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Electrical Technician Certificate; attach your Journeyman / Red Seal ticket with your application in order to be considered Possess a valid driver's licence and a clean driving record Alignment with our values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, and act with integrity Passion regarding safety, with proven safe work practices and knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations Strong administrative skills, with computer knowledge in SAP and Microsoft Office suite Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills The ability to constantly ask what could go wrong and check for unusual conditions and learn to anticipate potential problems The ability to hold others accountable, with the expectations that others do the same

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.

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