Instrumentation / Analyzer Technician

Socket.dev; Scotford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote/mobile working

Paid parental leave

Training programs

Job summary

Shell Scotford is seeking an Instrumentation/Analyzer Technician to support safe, reliable operations in the Scotford Maintenance Department (MCTA). The role collaborates with MTL and CTM teams to perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of process analyzers and related devices.

The successful candidate will work across refinery and chemical assets, with opportunities to lead contractor work, participate in reliability programs, and support turnarounds in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Minimum of 5 years as a ticketed Journeyperson Instrument/Analyzer Technician/Mechanic.
• Strong instrumentation and analyzer maintenance knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with field instruments, analyzers, and related control devices.
• Digital skills with Office 365, Power Platform, and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Verifying and executing work on approved work orders.
• Maintaining safety for self and co-workers per life-saving rules.
• Troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, and repairing analytical equipment.
• Collaborating with operations, engineering and reliability programs.
• Supporting shutdowns, outages, and turnarounds as needed.
• Leading / directing contractors and CTMs when required.
• Providing coverage across different assets on site.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Piping and instrument diagrams

Fieldvue and smart devices

Office 365 / MS Teams

Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps)

Reading diagrams & loop drawings

Ability to work in teams

Willingness to cross-train/apprentices

Tools

CEMS (Sick)

Ametek 900-910

GCs (ABB/Siemens)

Mass spectrometer

PH/Conductivity

HACH Silica/Chlorine

TOC / O2 / Combustibles

Fieldvue

Bentley Vibration Monitoring

IPads / digital tools

Office 365 / OneNote

Power BI

Power Apps / Power Automate

P6 Project

Job description

Alberta, Canada

Job Family Group:

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 14, 2026

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

What's the role?

Shell is seeking an Instrumentation/Analyzer Technician (internally known as Craft Team Member) who will report to the Instrumentation/Analyzer Maintenance Leader (MTL) in either the Refinery or Chemicals division of the Scotford Maintenance Department (MCTA).

The Instrumentation/Analyzer Technicians is accountable to perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities within their skill set in support of safe, reliable operations.Work is guided by their MTL and the CTM works with other team members to deliver a combined maintenance schedule. Working closely with other craft disciplines as they execute repairs and perform preventative maintenance to deliver high reliability and efficient equipment care.

It should be noted that Shell Scotford consists of two (2) Upgraders as well as a Refinery and Chemicals plant. Refinery and Chemicals are represented by Unifor Local Union 530A and as such, successful candidates hired to join the Refinery and Chemicals Asset will be members of the Union upon hire. New employees will be provided with more details of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by a Union Representative during regular onboarding sessions. The Upgraders are not represented by a Union body.

Accountabilities

• Verifying and executing work as defined on approved work orders

• Actively engaged in ensuring the safety of self and co-workers, providing, and accepting interventions to achieve Goal Zero and adheres to Shell Scotford policies and Shell’s Life Saving rules

• Troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, and repairing electronic and pneumatic process field devices and equipment (ie., Various type analyzers, control valves, control loops primary field devices)

• As a team player, the successful candidates will work with technical support, operations, and engineering groups in reliability programs, root cause analysis, risk analysis, and failure mode cause and effect analysis as required

• Providing input into shutdown work scope and overhaul issues

• Aiding in integrity audits of equipment installations (for new projects)

• Assisting in the development/updating of preventative maintenance systems, spare part programs, maintenance practices and infrastructure issues

• The successful candidates may be required to perform lead roles and direct work of contractors and other Shell Craft Team Members as required

• Support the business\assets with various coverages \ Projects and turn arounds

• May be required to work outside of primary hired location to support the different assets on site

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• Minimum of 5 years as a ticketed Journeyperson Instrument/Analyzer Technician/Mechanic

• Strong process Instrumentation and Analyzer Maintenance and Knowledge would be an asset

• Troubleshooting and maintaining experience with: CEMS (Sick and Ametek 900-910), GC’s (ABB and Siemens), Mass spectrometer, PH/Conductivity, HACH Silica/Chlorine, TOC and O2/Combustibles is considered an asset

• Experience with Fieldvue, Smart Devices and Bentley Vibration Monitoring would be an asset

• Strong safety consciousness and situational awareness in all that the Craft Team Member does

• Embraces technology including a strong digital skillset - Skill level understanding of Office 365 including OneNote and MS Teams, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), P6 Team member and use of IPads are assets

• Excellent safety record and a safety mindset

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• High level of ownership for the quality and condition of the devices used to maintain safe unit operation

• Experience in an industrial environment is an asset

• Experience in custody transfer and meter proving would be an asset

• Facilitation and conflict resolution skills are an asset

• Cooperative, constructive approach to situations that speaks to the Craft Team Member’s respect and consideration of others

• Possesses interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of people, in a wide range of situations, often in the context of a team environment

• Ability to learn from other and share learning's

• Ability to be able to read piping and instrument diagrams and Loop drawings

• Willingness to share knowledge with co-workers and train apprentices

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with Operations / Management / Equipment Specialists & Engineering

• Competent in standard computer operations and Microsoft Office

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Some travel, overtime and after-hours coverage required

• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and be on-call to respond to emergencies when required

• Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather

• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces.

• Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level

• Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Willing to comply with Shell's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.

• Willing to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment.

• Shell strives to eliminate or minimize health and safety risks associated with its business activities and are committed to providing a safe workplace for all workers

• A condition of employment for this position is successful completion of a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, background check, driving record check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

• Self-motivated and demonstrates ability to perform under pressure

• Desire to share, explore and deliver ideas that improve the business

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world

• We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.

At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:

• Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets

• Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia

• A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada

• The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility

• The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario

• Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels

• 15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations

• Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion litersof high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery

• Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.