Instrument Mechanic

Ovintiv; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovintiv is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Mechanic/Technician for its Canadian Operations team in Dawson Creek. This role requires expertise in maintenance and optimization of various instruments in a challenging, safety-sensitive environment. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and possess provincial trades certification to join our dynamic team dedicated to safety and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Market-leading vacation/time-off program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience required.
• Must possess valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Previous experience with specific instrumentation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, document, repair, and adjust instrumentation.
• Work with pneumatic and electronic instruments.
• Maintain superior housekeeping standards in the plant.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safety standards

Self-starter

Education

Instrumentation trades certification

Experience in sour and sweet gas facilities

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success.As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development.We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date:

07/10/2025

Ovintiv’s Canadian Operations team has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Instrumentation Mechanic/Technician. The successful candidate will be actively involved in maintenance, equipment optimization, start-up and commissioning of all equipment in the Dawson Creek area.

The present work schedule is four days on (ten-hour shift) and three days off with a regular on-call schedule. There may be a requirement to change shift schedules to provide adequate coverage in the future.

This position is located and will reside in the Dawson Creek area.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a variety of pneumatic and electronic instruments to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level and composition.
• Calibrate, document, repair and adjust system components, and install and maintain instruments on new or existing equipment in field and plant environments.
• Maintain area instrumentation, including pneumatic instruments, electronic devices, analytical equipment,Fisher ROC, ScadaPak RTUs, DCS systems, PLCs, analyzers and compressor panels.
• Utilize software to troubleshoot process issues in plant and field environments.
• Utilize, improve and author procedures for work practices.
• Maintain superior housekeeping standards throughout the plant and associated areas as required.
• Understand and perform safety responsibilities such as hazard identification and emergency response.
• Ensure effective communication with operations, maintenance and management staff.
• Maintain proper documentation of calibration and repair records.
• Ensure ongoing performance improvement including job progression, site-specific training and process training.
• Share in the on-call duties of the instrumentation/electrical group.
• Utilize and follow CMMS program.

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of related experience.
• Must have knowledge and relevant maintenance experience in sour and sweet gas wellsite, compression and processing facilities.
• Must possess provincial or interprovincial Instrumentation trades certification.
• Previous experience with specifically mentioned instrumentation and control systems would be considered an asset but is not required.
• Experience with and understanding of computerized maintenance management systems and procedures.
• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Energetic self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative in-office team environment.
• Proficient in the use and application of MS Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Demonstrates high safety standards.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Ovintiv Alcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignment testing.

Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.