Instrumentation Journeyman - Commissioning Experience

PTW Energy Services, Inc.; Trail; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

PTW Energy Services, Inc. in Trail, BC is seeking Instrumentation Journeymen to join our team. You will install, troubleshoot, calibrate industrial instrumentation, and support safe, reliable operations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with 12-hour shifts on a day rotation and opportunities for career growth within Western Canada’s leading electrical and instrumentation contractor.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certification is required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Perform installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, vibration transmitters.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and system optimization to support reliable operations and minimize downtime.
• Rebuild and calibrate instrumentation components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external contractors during installations, start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Accurately complete calibration records, maintenance reports, work orders, and electronic documentation (CMMS).
• Communicate equipment condition, safety concerns, and job status clearly to operations and supervision.
• Perform all work in compliance with Health & Safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies.
• Other duties as required

Education

Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certificate

Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification

Tools

Multimeters

Loop calibrators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Company Overview:

PTW is a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation services in Western Canada. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a couple Instrumentation Journeymen to join our team in Trail, BC. The Instrumentation Journeyman is committed to delivering safe, high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. This role requires a strong focus on safety, and customer satisfaction, along with proven experience producing accurate, detail-oriented work in support of client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems,
• Perform installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, Vibration Transmitters
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and system optimization to support reliable operations and minimize downtime
• Rebuild and calibrate instrumentation components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, manuals, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external contractors during installations, start-ups, and shutdowns
• Accurately complete calibration records, maintenance reports, work orders, and electronic documentation (CMMS)
• Communicate equipment condition, safety concerns, and job status clearly to operations and supervision
• Perform all work in compliance with Health & Safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies
• Other duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certificate; Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical principles, voltage/current relationships
• Valid, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED), and CSTS 2020
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
• Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Proficient with test and calibration equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes)
• Skilled using hand tools and electrical tools for installation and maintenance
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Valid driver's licence
• Available for 12 hour shifts; 1 - 8 day rotation

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage $51/hour, with overtime

Build Your Trade. Build Your Future. Join PTW Energy Services and turn a job into a long-term career. We are the largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor in Western Canada with 40 locations and nearly 2,000 workers, we have the scale to keep our crews working. That means steady work, strong leadership, and real opportunity.

To recognize and celebrate employees who exemplify our values, we've established dedicated programs such as our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Recognition Awards, Safety Rewards Program and Milestone Achievement Program, ensuring that excellence, safe work and tenure are consistently acknowledged and never go unnoticed.

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