Maintenance Technician, Electrical

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.

Do you have experience and skill in providing industrial electrical maintenance systems and equipment support? We want to talk to you!

Reporting to the Area Manager Maintenance, you will ensure our electrical systems and equipment is safely and effectively maintained in line with Terra Nova expectations. You will collaborate with other team members aboard our Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain the integrity and perform safe and efficient maintenance of all electrical systems and equipment

- Respond quickly and effectively to problems and breakdowns

- Capture data in support of equipment condition monitoring

- Plan, coordinate and communicate daily electrical 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

Minimum Requirements:

- Five or more years of electrical experience in an industrial environment, preferably in an offshore oil and gas environment

- Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate (Electrical) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

- Hazardous Areas Equipment Training

- Working knowledge of regulatory and industry codes applicable to the electrical discipline

- Experience with HV / LV power generation and distribution systems

- Comfortable testing and configuring Motor Protection Relays (willingness to learn)

- Comfortable Completing Switching Procedures on HV Switchboards

- Familiar with Black Start Procedures

- Experience with AC / DC drive systems and PLC controls

- Effective communication skills (written, oral and computer)

- Proficient working with a computerized maintenance management system

- An understanding of control of work processes and systems

- Effective communication and conflict resolution skills (written, oral and computer)

- Collaboration skills in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value

Location and Other Key Information:

- 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

- 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

- Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position

- This position will remain open for applicants until January 15th, 2026

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

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.