Overview
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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.
If you are an Instrument Technician who is passionate about safety, building positive relationships, problem solving, and you have strong mechanical aptitude, then look no further! We have a perfect opportunity at our Commerce City refinery, which is the largest refinery in the Rocky Mountain region and the only petroleum refinery in Colorado.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot problems and find opportunities to improve the reliability of the refinery's equipment
- Perform calibrations, loop checking, troubleshooting, repair, and start-up on field devices
- Implement programs for preventive and predictive maintenance of instrumentation systems
- Plan work, including equipment evaluation and selection
- Use charts and data to conduct analysis and properly diagnose equipment failures
- Improve uptime production numbers by providing calibration accuracy and reliability
- Respond to callouts and emergencies and provide major maintenance support
- Use SAP to capture work orders, instrument reports, maintenance and reliability data, and fault codes trend analysis
Qualifications / Requirements
A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)A valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to SuncorKnowledge of low voltage distribution systems, distributed control system (DCS) operation and configuration, programmable logic controller (PLC) operation / programming, electrical / instrument control device settings and calibrations, reading and interpreting circuit, process and instrumentation diagramsAn Associate's Degree (diploma) in the Instrument and Controls fieldOR successful completion of a formal program in the field of Process Instrumentation through military service or crafts apprenticeship program with 5 years of recent practical experience in maintenance of industrial instrumentation and controls equipment (calibration of smart transmitters, PLC, DCS, AMS, rebuild control valves, etc).OR current Instrument Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I and 5 years of recent practical experience in maintenance of industrial instrumentation and controls equipment (calibration of smart transmitters, PLC, DCS, AMS, rebuild control valves, etc)Location and key details
Work location : Commerce City refinery, located at 5801 Brighton Blvd.Hours : 40-hour work week, 5x8 hour shifts Monday–Friday OR 4x10 hour shifts Monday–Thursday, depending on business needsPaid overtime, often 100-600+ hours per year based on plant needsSafety and environmental requirements : may perform heavy lifting, use ladders, work on elevated sites such as scaffolds and towers, and work in various environments including confined spacesSafety sensitive positionPre-employment checks : drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre-employment assessments as a condition of employmentCompensation and benefits
Union represented position under USW 12-477Hourly rate : $53.04 per hour with annual increasesBenefits : medical options (including HSA and FSA), dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Plan401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested matchSuncor-funded Cash Balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)Relocation support providedWhy 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. We offer opportunities to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions, with a focus on inclusion and diversity and a respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
Additional details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Internship
Job function : Management and Manufacturing
Industries : Oil and Gas
Note : This posting includes references to related roles and city-specificities primarily for context and not as additional required qualifications.
We are committed to equal opportunity and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Current networks include workplace inclusion networks and identity-focused networks. Through our Journey of Reconciliation, we are working to build mutual trust and respect with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We can provide accessibility accommodations upon request.
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