Apprentice Instrumentation Technician (Night Shift)

Wainbee; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training programs

Job summary

Startec Compression & Process is seeking a 3rd to 4th year Apprentice Instrumentation Technician to join our Calgary, AB shop. The role emphasizes hands-on learning with tubing installation, testing, and instrumentation assembly, while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

You will fabricate, install, and test tubing, design skid layouts, and collaborate with multiple trades to optimize unit performance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail and safety.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Familiar with fabrication shop environments and basic tooling.
• Knowledge of instrumentation principles and testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, support, and test tubing.
• Fabricate and install tubing raceways.
• Mount and install instruments in systems.
• Assist in skid layout using P&IDs and GA sketches.
• Work with other trades to optimize unit designs.
• Perform pneumatic testing of tubing and ensure quality.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organized

Safety conscious

Tools handling

Tools

Fabrication tools

Instrumentation tools

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. Please proceed using the link: https://app.traits.com/survey/a56e7669-2ba6-4573-83cd-800831da5362

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting an 3rd to 4th Year 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:

4:20 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. (4 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 risks assessments, and implement mitigation measures

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.