Sr Instrumentation Engineer
About The Position
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 looking for a skilled Instrumentation Engineer to join us in supporting the instrumentation assets at our Mackay River site. In this role, you’ll bring your expertise to guide our instrumentation strategy, provide trusted technical leadership, and help ensure our facilities run safely, reliably, and efficiently every day.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a related Engineering Technology discipline
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for membership with APEGA, or a Professional Licensee (Engineering) with an instrumentation scope of practice
- 7-10 years of instrumentation engineering experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, or heavy industrial settings
- Skilled in RCFA, RCM methodologies and MOC processes
- Proficient in Risk Assessment, PHAs, HAZOPs and LOPAs
- A valid driver's licence
Nice To Haves
- Transferrable skills will be considered even if not all qualifications are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance, support, and subject‑matter expertise to the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) maintenance team, including troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Monitor the performance of instrumentation systems, identify reliability concerns, and recommend optimization initiatives to improve system integrity and uptime
- Manage spare parts strategies and maintain accurate Master Data (SBOMs, BOMs, material masters, and OCCs)
- Develop and prepare construction work packages for equipment replacements, modifications, and system upgrades
- Lead investigations related to E&I events and support incident management and root‑cause analysis activities
- Participate in annual Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and act as the primary instrumentation focal point throughout the process
- Support the development of maintenance and reliability strategies, assessing feasibility and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance overall productivity
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Regional-based uplifts
- Annual bonuses
- Long-term financial rewards
- Pension programs
- Savings plans with company matching
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Generous paid vacation time
- Personal time-off
- Internal mobility
- Succession planning
- Employee training and development programs
- Relocation assistance (support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more)
- Competitive housing assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
