Instrumentation Service Technician.

Alfa Laval Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Instrumentation and Control Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining a variety of industrial instrumentation systems, including PLCs and electrical controllers, to ensure optimal plant operations. Candidates will gain valuable experience in automation and electrical systems while contributing to a safe and efficient work environment. Join a company that is committed to nourishing the world responsibly and sustainably, and be part of a team that makes a positive impact every day.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and a minimum of 18 years old.
• Experience troubleshooting automation and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting expertise in automation, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Manage troubleshooting tools and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting Industrial Instrumentation

Electrical Controllers

Programming Logic Controllers (PLC)

Communication Networks (ControlNet, Device Net, Ethernet)

Physical Job Duties

Education

Instrumentation or Electrical Journeyman Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

SAP

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

The instrumentation and control Tech should be able to troubleshoot any type of Industrial instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, analytical and level indicators, recorders, electrical controllers, sensors, density indicators, and sensors.

Able to interpret, safely interact, repair and maintain: weight indicators and sensors, scales indicators, pH indicators and sensors, oxidation reduction potential indicator and sensors, oxygen analysis equipment systems, gas analyzers, sending and indicating systems, electrical conductivity indicators for measurement proximity, pneumatic, fluidic, robotic, fibre-optic, hydraulic and electronic transmitters, electronic transducers, electronic recorders, digital to analog and analog to digital converters, data acquisition systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA systems), programmable logic controller systems and distributed control and display systems, monitoring devices and alarm systems, hydraulic and electronic control devices and systems, valve positioners. Experience with Allen Bradley PLC is a must.

Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide troubleshooting expertise in the areas of automation, electrical and instrumentation in support of the plant.
• Learn the facility functions (both the processes and the service groups) to continuously gain knowledge and experience in automation, electrical and instrumentation.
• Provide programming and configuration expertise to support projects.
• Management of troubleshooting tools and documentation.
• Provide work orders and part numbers for SAP.
• Track projects to completion including documentation.
• Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Navigational and programming experience with Allen Bradley and PLC systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.
• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Instrumentation or Electrical Journeyman Certification or a valid Alberta Apprenticeship.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, different shifts, and holidays with advance notice.
• Basic ability to use a computer.
• Experience troubleshooting a range of automation or instrumentation systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Possess a valid Canadian full class 5 driver’s license in good standing authorizing you to drive independently during the course of your employment.
• Have knowledge of configuring and programming a variety of control systems including PLC and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley).
• Three years of working experience in Automation and Instrumentation.
• Experience working in food processing facility environment.
• Experience troubleshooting programming technologies, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Experience working on scales, printer, cameras, and scanner.
• Experience with ControlNet, Device Net, Ethernet (Communication Networks).

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.