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Maintenance Technician, Electrical

Maintenance Technician, Electrical

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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.

Weareseekingaskilledandsafety-focusedElectricalTechnician to join our Offshore team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing electrical systems and equipment critical to safe and reliable offshore production.

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

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 September 17th, 2026

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.

by @maxrusakovic