Electrical or Instrumentation/Controls Engineer
Suncor
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Fort McMurray, AB
Contract type: Full time

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.
Are an Electrical or Instrumentation/Controls Engineer who is passionate about safety, improving reliability, and problem solving? We have a great opportunity for you.
You will provide technical and engineering support for Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) equipment changes and upgrades as well as E&I discipline expertise in support of critical equipment troubleshooting, equipment strategy reviews and E&I system changes through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Minimum Requirements:
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.
Are an Electrical or Instrumentation/Controls Engineer who is passionate about safety, improving reliability, and problem solving? We have a great opportunity for you.
You will provide technical and engineering support for Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) equipment changes and upgrades as well as E&I discipline expertise in support of critical equipment troubleshooting, equipment strategy reviews and E&I system changes through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical or instrumentation/controls engineering
- Must be a Professional Engineer in the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
- Atleast 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering
- Ability to clearly define complex multivariable problems and take ownership
- Prepare engineering design packages for Electrical or Instrumentation Systems modifications in accordance with company technical standards to improve plant reliability, availability and mitigate risks with equipment obsolescence.
- Lead and/or participate in investigation of incidents, producing reports and coordinating investigation related activities with other disciplines.
- Support operation, maintenance and outage teams with electrical or instrumentation related activities.
- Support teams with equipment strategy reviews to ensure common failure modes, area specific learnings and maintenance mitigations have been incorporated
- Apply and interpret key industry codes and standards relevant to both electrical and instrumentation.
- You will work out of our Syncrude Aurora site in Fort McMurray
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
- Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
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.
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