Electrical Reliability Engineer

Location: St. John's

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.

As

an Electrical Engineer, you’ll act as the technical expert in reliability-related initiatives, applying engineering judgment and advanced analysis to ensure the safe, compliant, and continuous operation of critical systems. You will interface with project teams, operations, and regulatory groups to deliver high-quality technical solutions and drive improvement in equipment reliability and maintenance practices. You’ll have the opportunity to work with complex offshore electrical and instrumentation systems in a technically advanced environment.

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

Minimum Requirements:

7 years of relevant engineering experience in oil and gas, industrial, or offshore environments

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Applied Science, or related discipline

Proven technical competency in power generation and distribution systems, electrical safety, heat trace, small power equipment, electric motor systems, and instrumentation and control hardware

Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation, fire and gas systems, metering, safety instrumented systems, and hazardous area classifications

Knowledge of regulatory standards, electrical codes, industry practices, and safety management systems

Experienced in project engineering, failure analysis, and reliability methodology with the ability to lead or influence multi-discipline teams

Ability to travel offshore Newfoundland for asset support, commissioning, and technical problem resolution

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

Develop, review, and optimize asset reliability strategies and maintenance programs for electrical and instrumentation systems in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards

Provide technical support on electrical and instrumentation issues, including design reviews, equipment specification, power distribution, and protection coordination

Lead resolution of technical queries, support process safety studies (PHA, HAZOP), and manage change documentation for electrical and instrumentation scope

Ensure accuracy and currency of discipline documentation, data standards, and material master records for electrical and instrumentation components

Contribute technical input to project engineering deliverables — supporting design integrity, safety critical elements, and compliance with performance standards

Provide mentorship to engineering and maintenance personnel, offering guidance on troubleshooting, system diagnostics, and reliability engineering principles

Coordinate with contractors and operations to verify work quality, contract compliance, and support continuous improvement in reliability performance

Location and other key details:

Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position

This is an office-based role. You will work out of our St. John’s office, located at 130 Kelsey Drive

Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

Travel to our offshore assets when required

This position is safety sensitive

Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

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.