Rn supervisor Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Description

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

Starting Salary: $142,500-167,500/annum

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Instrumentation Supervisor to join our Maintenance team at the Burnaby Refinery. This key leadership role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of maintenance activities related to instrumentation, process control systems, analyzers, and associated field devices. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with fellow supervisors, planners, schedulers, contractors, and the Reliability and Process Control Teams to ensure high standards in asset integrity, team development, and operational excellence while stewarding the Routine Workflow Process.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Reliability Leadership

• Lead by example to foster a strong safety culture through visible, active participation in safety programs (Loss Prevention, Human Performance, IIP, and OE principles).
• Champion the use of Safety Loss Analysis in the field and coach teams on safe work practices.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses and lead daily toolbox meetings, including fit-for-duty assessments.
• Facilitate monthly safety meetings, ensuring action items are completed and progress is communicated.
• Maintain strong field presence to ensure safe execution of maintenance work.
• Manage incident investigations within your area of accountability and ensure lessons learned are shared and applied.
• Ensure proper reporting, documentation, and follow-up of injuries, incidents, and near-misses.

Team & Work Management

• Supervise 11 Instrumentation trades personnel, along with contractors as required.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance tasks and manage emergent work effectively.
• Ensure worker safety, productivity, and quality through active field presence and oversight.
• Support team development through coaching, mentoring, and formal performance reviews.
• Support and build an inclusive work culture by fostering a respectful, collaborative, and positive environment.
• Participate in turnaround and project planning, including resource forecasting and coordination.
• Develop and maintain recruitment, training, and development plans to support long-term team capability.
• Administer the collective bargaining agreement, including overtime allocation, vacation scheduling, and shift changes.
• Respond to grievances and support progressive discipline processes.
• Partner with Human Resources (HR) and Occupational Health on attendance management and return-to-work programs.
• Provide relief coverage for the Rotating Equipment Supervisor

Maintenance & Reliability Stewardship

• Collaborate with Reliability, Planning, and Operations teams to reduce downtime and resolve chronic equipment issues.
• Provide input into the maintenance plan and adjust priorities as needed.
• Contribute to long-term maintenance strategies that enhance refinery performance.
• Collaborate with Reliability, Process Control, Planning, and Operations teams to maintain asset integrity and resolve equipment issues.
• Participate in daily prioritization and weekly scheduling processes, ensuring work is planned and ready for execution.
• Own execution of scheduled work and support schedule adherence and improvements.
• Review completed work for quality and ensure proper work order closeout.
• Steward repairable processes and ensure proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate external vendors, OEMs, and contractors to support maintenance execution.
• Support turnaround and project activities, including planning and resource coordination.

Administrative & Financial Oversight

• Assist in managing the Routine Maintenance Budget, ensuring effective use of overtime and resources.
• Approve timesheets, purchase orders, invoices, and inventory transactions in alignment with budget and operational needs.
• Assist in managing routine maintenance budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensure all compliance-related tasks are completed on time, including CAP items and ZERO metrics.
• Maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure accessibility.
• Verify welding certifications and adherence to approved welding procedures.
• Support completion of regulatory inspections and requirements (ITRs, TLRs, PSVs).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Reports: 11 Unionized Instrumentation Personnel.
• Indirect Reports: Various contractors (as required).
• Provide relief coverage for the Electrical Supervisor.
• Conduct formal performance reviews and support career development planning.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture focused on continual improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Instrumentation maintenance in a refinery or heavy industrial environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a unionized work environment.
• Relevant trade certification (Instrumentation Red Seal) or Instrumentation or Automation Engineering Degree.
• Strong knowledge of DCS Systems, Process and CEMS Analyzers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred

• Experience in a petrochemical or refining environment.
• Previous Supervisor experience in a petrochemical environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience supporting turnarounds and major maintenance events.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training or workforce development programs.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.