Posted 9 days ago
Instrumentation Technician
@ Suncor Energy Inc.
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Suncor Energy Inc. is hiring a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician at its Fort McMurray base plant site to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and controls across production units. The role runs a six-days-on, six-days-off rotation of 12-hour shifts, and relocation assistance is provided.
Responsibilities:
- Execute planned maintenance and response work
- Maintain, test and troubleshoot instrumentation and controls
- Build energy isolation packages and perform walk downs
- Maintain accurate maintenance and deficiency records
- Follow and help develop maintenance procedures
Requirements summary:
- Two years as a fully qualified journeyperson in a large industrial facility
- Strong knowledge of pressure, temperature, level and flow instrumentation
- Valid Alberta Journeyperson or Interprovincial Red Seal instrumentation certificate
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's licence and clean driving record
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 42 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Journeyperson, Interprovincial Red Seal Instrumentation |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Wellness |
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Suncor Energy Inc.
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Canada's leading integrated energy company // La plus importante société énergétique intégrée au Canada
Full company description
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects. Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. As an employer, Suncor is 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 newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 450,222
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,764
- Reported office locations
- 150 - 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, CA
- Business categories
- Renewable Energy
- Fuel
- Oil and Gas
- Marketing
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Suncor Energy
- Suncor
- Specialties
- Oil Sands
- Exploration & Production
- Energy Marketing
- Refining & Marketing
- and Renewable Energy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 822,586,653
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects. Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1967 |
| Specialties | Oil SandsExploration & ProductionEnergy MarketingRefining & Marketingand Renewable Energy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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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’re hiring a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician in Fort McMurray! If you’re passionate about keeping critical systems running safely and reliably, this is your opportunity to make an impact. At Suncor, you’ll work with cutting-edge equipment, tackle meaningful challenges, and collaborate with some of the best in the industry—all while continuously learning and improving how we operate.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!
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
- Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more
Minimum Requirements:
- Two years of trade experience as a fully qualified Journeyperson in a large industrial facility
- Strong knowledge of pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation and controls, including the use of test equipment and the ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and data sheets
- A valid Alberta Journeyperson certified or Interprovincial Red Seal Instrumentation certificate - please attach your Journeyperson / Red Seal ticket with your application to be considered
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Responsibilities
- Execute planned maintenance and response work
- Preform walk downs and help build energy isolation packages
- Maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of all types of instrumentation and controls
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance performed and equipment deficiencies
- Provide safety, cost, and operational improvement feedback opportunities as you see them
- Participate in the development of maintenance procedures and follow maintenance procedures and instructions
Location & other key details
- You will work out of our base plant site in Fort McMurray, Alberta - supporting production units (i.e. Upgrading, Extraction, Utilities) across site
- The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
- This position is safety sensitive
- You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of ladders and working on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined
- If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory; relocation support will be provided; To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
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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