Instrument Technician

Worker Type:
Employee Job Post End Date: 11/27/2026
About this opportunity  The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the offshore maintenance team to ensure equipment is maintained safely, reliably, and efficiently to meet production targets. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FPSO operations and extensive experience in instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues, execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities, and work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams in a dynamic offshore environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position working offshore 12 hours per day on a 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off rotation.
What you’ll do  Maintain the integrity and reliability of all instrumentation, equipment, and control systems through safe and efficient maintenance in accordance with Cenovus policies, regulatory requirements, and offshore industry standards. Test, calibrate, and maintain ESD, Fire & Gas detection, personal gas monitors, and associated safety systems to ensure required safety actions function in accordance with Integrated Control and Safety System cause-and-effect logic.

Troubleshoot and diagnose plant, instrumentation, and control system issues, taking corrective action to prevent downtime and support safe, reliable oil and gas production. Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records in SAP, including equipment history, recurring failures, lessons learned, and corrective work orders to support preventative maintenance and reliability improvements. Identify opportunities to improve systems or equipment and submit proposed modifications to Engineering for technical review and assessment.

Identify spare‑parts requirements and appropriate inventory levels to ensure critical equipment and materials are maintained at optimal operational levels. Support maintenance and shutdown planning by assisting the Instrumentation Coordinator and Maintenance Supervisor with work prioritization, work‑pack reviews, and verification of Management of Change requirements. Ensure required technical documentation, including red‑line drawings and as‑built documentation, is completed and submitted to Document Control following field changes or modifications.

Provide operational support as required, including occasional coverage for the coordinator role and assistance to the CCRO during maintenance activities. Participate in emergency response duties, including fire and helideck teams as required, and complete all safety, regulatory, and company‑required training in accordance with the approved Cenovus Training Matrix.
Who you are  Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in Canada Journeyman certification in Instrumentation Technology or a related technologist discipline Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an offshore Instrumentation Technician Working knowledge of Siemens Step7 and Rockwell RSLogix 5000 is considered an asset The candidate must also have a thorough knowledge of the installation’s. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to offshore pre-placement Fitness for Work assessments, which includes drug and alcohol screening, a CAPP medical and BST/HUEBA testing. You must be able to travel via helicopter and boat. This position requires the successful candidate travel offshore, there you will be required to obtain and maintain medical clearance and obtain all required training necessary for offshore travel.

This is a safety sensitive…