Company Description
Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.
From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 800 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 350 pieces of equipment.
With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.
Position Summary
Position: Instrumentation Journeyman
Type: Full Time
Location: CNRL Horizon
Schedule: 7 on / 7 off rotation
Compensation Details:
- Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
- Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
- Night shift premium applicable
Other Incentives:
- Progression and development opportunities
- Company support for recertification of required tickets
- Safety Recognition
- Years of Service Recognition – Annual
- Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
- Overtime available but not guaranteed
- Accommodations provided
- Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Dual-Ticket Instrumentation Technician / Journeyman Electrician to support our HVAC division at the CNRL Horizon site. This role focuses on the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of HVAC electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. The ideal candidate is safety-driven, technically strong, and able to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Interpret manufacturer manuals, schematics, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to test, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems measuring flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition, and related variables
- Inspect, test, diagnose, repair, calibrate, and replace instrumentation and electrical components, including sensors, transmitters, PLCs, and associated equipment
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and complete required testing, documentation, and maintenance reports
- Install and commission control and measurement instruments on new and existing plant equipment and processes
- Execute instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities in compliance with applicable regulations and site standards
- Provide technical support and consultation to operations and maintenance teams
- Promote a safety-first culture through proactive safety and environmental leadership
- Support the development and continuous improvement of instrumentation and electrical maintenance philosophies, procedures, and spare parts strategies
- Plan and prioritize daily and long-term maintenance activities in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical staff
- Encourage collaboration and participation to develop innovative solutions and achieve operational goals
- Perform other duties as required
Education & Experience
- High school diploma required
- Alberta Certified Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician and Electrician tickets required
- Experience as an Industrial Instrumentation Technician preferred
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience working on electrical systems from 110V up to 600V
- Strong leadership, planning, delegation, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong time and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- High level of independent judgment, attention to detail, and cost-control awareness
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, email)
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, responsibility, and leadership
Assets
- Experience with BAS/DDC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Honeywell, Delta, Johnson Controls, Schneider)
- Experience with gas detection systems, VFDs, and PLCs
- Previous experience supporting HVAC service or construction teams
Application Instructions
Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found.
Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers
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The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.