Analyzer Technician

Socket.dev; Squamish; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodfibre LNG is seeking an experienced Analyzer Technician to join the team for preventive, predictive, corrective, and turnaround maintenance of process analyzers and sampling systems. The role requires hands-on calibration, troubleshooting, and repair across ABB PGC5000/PGC1000, AO2000 CEMS, and RVP4501 equipment.

The successful candidate will work with Operations, Engineering, and third-party providers to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
• Valid BC Journeyman Instrumentation Technician Certificate or Red Seal preferred.
• Experience with ABB PGC5000/PGC1000, ABB AO2000, and ABB RVP4501 analyzers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up and operations of the LNG plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair process analyzers and sampling conditioning systems.
• Calibrate, test, and validate analyzer systems and related equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and third-party service providers.

Skills

Gas Chromatographs

CEMS

RVP analyzers

Calibration gas systems

Yokogawa control

DCS/PLC/HMI

Education

BC Journeyman Instrumentation Technician Certificate

Red Seal Instrumentation Technician

Tools

SAP

CMMS

PRM

Job description

Project
The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.
Job Summary
Woodfibre LNG is seeking an experienced Analyzer Technician to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor, the successful candidate will support preventive, predictive, corrective, turnaround, and emergency maintenance activities. Key responsibilities include installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing process analyzers, analyzer sample conditioning systems, and associated instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable process measurements. The successful candidate will also provide support for general instrumentation maintenance & Turnaround activities as required. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team, ensuring the safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of the Woodfibre LNG facility.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will

• Support start-up and operations of the LNG plant
• Troubleshoot and repair process analyzers such as Gas Chromatographs, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) analyzers, moisture analyzers, oxygen analyzers, and associated analyzer sample conditioning systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair ABB PGC5000 and PGC1000 Gas Chromatographs, ABB AO2000 Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS), ABB RVP4501 Analyzer, and associated analyzer equipment.
• Assist with the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of other process instrumentation and control systems, as required, to support plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Utilize remote connectivity and digital support platforms, as required, to perform diagnostics, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of analyzer systems in collaboration with Operations, Engineering, OEMs, and third-party service providers
• Support Process Safety Management - Maintain analyzer systems that support process safety, environmental compliance, and operational integrity. SIS awareness, Alarm philosophy, Functional Safety
• Inspect, test, calibrate, and validate analyzer systems to ensure accurate and reliable process measurements using electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and analytical testing equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on analyzer systems, completing all maintenance reports, calibration records, and equipment history documentation.
• Perform mechanical work associated with analyzer repair and modification, including the removal and installation of tubing, sample lines, regulators, filters, sample conditioning equipment, and analyzer components.
• Perform analyzer calibration using certified calibration gases and reference standards while maintaining measurement accuracy and compliance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Troubleshoot analyzer communication interfaces with the ICSS, PLCs, and associated control systems.
• Provide day-to-day support to ensure maximum reliability and availability of analyzer systems while working towards achieving plant reliability goals and measuring the effectiveness of maintenance programs.
• Review process flow diagrams, analyzer drawings, sample system drawings, equipment lists, and technical specifications to develop and execute maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and third-party analyzer service providers to support plant performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance key performance indicators.

HSSE

100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines.
Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Operations Team.
Lead HSE Shift Meeting/ safety walks/audits if and when required.
Timely intervention to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of personnel and plant.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to influence overall safety behavior in the plant.
Safeguarding systems check lists are implemented/completed by Shift Operations to agreed frequencies and standards.
Execute plant wide operations hazards awareness program.
Initiate inputs for plant risk register and mitigation tracking process for operations.
Required Experience
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
A valid BC Journeyman Instrumentation Technician Certificate or Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification. Dual ticket would be an asset.
Experience with ABB PGC5000, ABB PGC1000, ABB AO2000 CEMS, and ABB RVP4501 analyzers.
Experience with analyzer sample conditioning systems and calibration gas systems.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in BC
Proficiency with Yokogawa control systems.
Commissioning and start-up experience.
Knowledge of DCS systems, PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial communications.
Experience with analyzer calibration, validation, and troubleshooting.
Previous experience using a Project Resource Manager (PRM) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as SAP.
Additional Requirements
Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams, and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
Communication/interpersonal skills – to be able to interact with front line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks, targets and changing priorities within tight time frames.
Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
Demonstrated computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, etc.
A valid driver’s license (with abstract) and passport.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
This role will be a combination of office and site-based role.
The position is based in Squamish, BC (Project Site), and work in the Company’s Vancouver Office as required.
Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.
Thank you in advance for your interest!
Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
Woodfibre LNG reserves the right to amend the job description, including the title, duties, and qualification from time to time in its sole discretion.
Hourly Rate: CAD $60/hr