2nd -4th Year Instrument Apprentice

Control Tech; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Bonus program

Premium benefits package

Extended health services

Job summary

Control Tech is seeking a 2nd–4th Year Instrument Apprentice to work on-site in Grande Prairie, AB. You will learn from journeymen and apprentices, testing, calibrating, installing and maintaining process instrumentation and control devices in an oil/gas setting.

The role requires a registered apprentice (preferred), a high school diploma, safety certifications, and a clean driving record. Compensation is hourly CAD 27–38 with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Apprentice; preferred.
• High School Diploma is required.
• First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS are expected.
• Oil & gas exposure is an asset.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test required; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Learns to read P&ID drawings and install instrumentation.
• Assists with installing process control equipment and transmitters.
• Performs calibration, testing and preventive maintenance.
• Repairs and tunes control valves and controllers.
• Maintains instrument records and safety compliance.

Skills

Read P&ID drawings

Safety procedures

Field maintenance

Instrument testing

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

First Aid/CPR with AED

Job description

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2nd -4th Year Instrument Apprentice

Operations Full Time Employee Grande Prairie, AB, CA

Salary Range: CA$27.00 To CA$38.00 Hourly

Why Control Tech?

At Control Tech, our goal is to empower our people to deliver high quality solutions to our clients. We offer a competitive perks/benefits package and place value on our employees!

Some of the benefits you can expect are:

• Competitive pay & RRSP matching program
• Generous paid vacation and time-off opportunities
• Bonus Incentive Program
• Comprehensive Premium Benefit Package
  - Medical, Dental/Vision, Life and AD&D
  - Extended Health Services
• Training & Education: Fostering ongoing growth and development of our employees
• Recruitment Incentive: Grow the team and earn.
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• And so much more; come see for yourself!

Job Brief:

The 2nd- 4th Year Instrument Apprentice field technician will work with and learn from Instrument Journeyman and other apprentices. The Apprentice will be shown practical skills and learn to test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learns to read and understand P&ID drawings.
• Assists with Installing process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.).
• Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing.
• Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers.
• Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement and tests as required); maintains field instrument records and standards.
• Uses pressure and/or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
• Installs and repairs chemical pumps.
• Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies.
• Provides on-call support as required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Registered Apprentice, preferred.
• High School Diploma
• Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS.
• Experience in oil and gas is an asset.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).
• Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).