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Sr Instrument Associate

@ Suncor Energy Inc.

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Suncor Energy Inc. is hiring a Senior Instrumentation Associate for its Equipment and Reliability Engineering team, working out of a Syncrude location in Fort McMurray. The role reviews plant instrumentation issues, supports troubleshooting, advises on maintenance and repairs, and prepares engineering work packages. It is a regular 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with possible extended hours, and the position is safety sensitive.

Responsibilities:

  • Review daily shift logs for instrumentation issues
  • Support operations and maintenance during troubleshooting
  • Advise on maintenance frequency, repairs and upgrades
  • Develop engineering solutions for plant issues
  • Complete instrumentation engineering work packages

Requirements summary:

  • 10 years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

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Employer posting date
2022-09-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering

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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
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Reported total investment
822,586,653

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryOil and Gas
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1967
SpecialtiesOil SandsExploration & ProductionEnergy MarketingRefining & Marketingand Renewable Energy
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Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for 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 professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We're seeking an experienced Sr. Instrumentation Associate to join our Equipment and Reliability Engineering team.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 10 years of experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Must be a Professional Engineer (P.ENG)

Responsibilities:

  • Review shift log daily regarding recent instrumentation-related issues in the plant.
  • Provide technical support to operations & maintenance during troubleshooting activities to recover plant production, as required

  • Review equipment test results and advise on the frequency & scope of maintenance activities or if repairs / replacements/equipment upgrades are needed

  • Participate in risk analysis work activities, develop engineering solutions for various plant issues

  • Complete instrumentation engineering work packages for equipment reliability improvements and ensure compliance with Syncrude's SPI(s), specifications and standards

Location and other Key Details:

  • You will work out of a Syncrude location in Fort McMurray
  • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

  • This position is safety sensitive

Why Suncor?

Our operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and our product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. Our renewable energy portfolio includes investments in four operating wind farms and the operation of an ethanol plant. And our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business.

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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