Apprentice Instrumentation Technician (Day Shift)

Wainbee; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training programs

Safe work environment

Job summary

Startec Compression & Process is recruiting an Apprentice Instrumentation Technician to work at the Shepard Shop in Calgary. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, tubing fabrication and installation, and testing, with a focus on safety and quality.

Overtime may be required, and applicants must complete a behavioral assessment. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in industrial instrument construction or manufacturing, strong organizational and communication skills, and pass a drug test prior

Qualifications

• Apprentice 3rd year or greater in Instrumentation Technician program.
• Ability to bend and support tubing.
• 2 years of industrial instrument construction/manufacturing experience.
• Fabrication shop experience is an asset.
• Strong organization and communication; works well in a team.
• Must pass a functional, alcohol, and drug test prior to onboarding.
• Proficient with applicable tooling.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and installation of tubing.
• Fabricate and install tubing raceway.
• Mount and install instruments.
• Pneumatic testing of tubing to ensure workmanship and quality.
• Diagnose and repair faults in instrumentation tubing.
• Keep detailed records of installation, testing, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Tubing installation

Instrumentation knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Instrumentation Technician Apprentice 3rd year or greater

Tools

Applicable tooling required

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Startec Thermal & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment solutions. Most of our solutions are related to Energy Transition and carbon reduction industries.

BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT:

All applicants must complete the Traits and Behaviors Assessment below when submitting their application.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting an Apprentice Instrumentation Technician to work at our Shepard Shop (9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4R6). The Apprentice Instrumentation Technician will be able to install, support, and test tubing. This role involves hands-on learning and active participation in a variety of projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Shift Details: 5:50am-4:30pm (days/week, 10 hours/day). Overtime is as required.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):

INSTRUMENTATION & ASSEMBLY (Weighting 40%)

Tubing & Instrumentation Installation

• Fabrication and installation of tubing
• Fabricate and install tubing raceway
• Mount and Install instruments

Design

• Skid layout using P&ID's, GA's
• Work closely with other trades to optimize the design of units

TESTING & CALIBRATION (Weighting 30%)

• Pneumatic testing of tubing is required to ensure workmanship and quality
• Diagnose and repair faults in instrumentation tubing.
• Keep detailed records of all installation, testing, and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

COLLABORATION (Weighting 30%)

Professional Conduct

• Professional interaction with internal customers, vendors, customer representatives, and inspectors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations
• Participate in Toolbox meetings, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation measure

Continuous improvement & Development

• Foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Participate in training programs: Engage in ongoing training and development to stay current with new technologies, standards, and best practices in instrumentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Instrumentation Technician Apprentice 3rd year or greater.
• Must be able to bend and support tubing
• 2 years of industrial instrument construction/manufacturing experience.
• Fabrication Shop experience and asset
• Well organized, excellent communication skills, work well in a team environment.
• Applicable tooling required
• Required to pass a functional, alcohol, and drug test prior to onboarding

We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.

We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.