Instrumentation Specialist

Kent; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Sarnia is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to support FEED and brownfield/greenfield projects. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience, a degree in Instrumentation Engineering, and strong technical troubleshooting skills. Key responsibilities include providing engineering support, developing documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This full-time position offers an hourly rate between CAD $52.00 to $57.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of instrumentation engineering experience.
• Experience with CSA codes and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical troubleshooting support for instrumentation issues.
• Prepare and review documentation according to client standards.
• Maintain engineering notes and technical documentation.

Skills

Instrumentation Engineering

Technical troubleshooting

Strong English communication

Collaboration

Education

Instrumentation Engineering degree or equivalent

Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Tools

Control systems

Transmitter and analyzer systems

Job description

About you

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Purpose and Beliefs

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time – to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best – for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet.

We PLAY BIG. We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY. We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE. We are built on INFINITE THINKING.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job

Kent is looking for an Instrumentation Engineer to support upcoming FEED and brownfield/greenfield scopes for client proposals. The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on instrumentation experience, solid troubleshooting capability, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation Engineering & Technical Support – Provide technical troubleshooting support for instrumentation and control system issues; Assist with root cause analyses and development of corrective actions; Review instrumentation design packages, engineering deliverables, and applicable standards; Support field verifications, constructability reviews, and final walkdowns.
• Procedure & Documentation Development – Prepare and review documentation in alignment with client standards and regulatory requirements; Support continuous improvement initiatives within instrumentation workflows and practices; Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system.
• Vendor & Field Liaison – Interface with vendors and contractors for technical clarifications; Conduct field verifications and walkdown as required for the projects; Review vendor documentation, test packages, FAT/SAT results, and technical data.
• Reliability & Optimization – Support identification of recurring instrumentation issues; Assist with reliability improvements, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Reporting & Recordkeeping – Maintain engineering notes, troubleshooting logs, and technical documentation; Support weekly engineering progress and coordination reporting.
• Internal & External Interface – Interface with client technical representatives as required; Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ad‑hoc tasks – Perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the engineering lead, supervisor or management within the reasonable scope of the role. All tasks will be assigned considering workload and professional development.

Qualifications

• Instrumentation Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with active registration with PEO, or able to obtain within 6 months.
• 7+ years of instrumentation engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of CSA codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with control systems, transmitters, analyzers, and instrument loop functionality.
• FEED and brownfield/greenfield project experience.

Communication & Core Competencies

• Strong English communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly within multidisciplinary teams.
• Structured and analytical troubleshooting mindset.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Strong collaboration skills within a growing engineering team.

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Compensation

Hourly Range: $52.00/hr - $57.00/hr CAD. The hourly range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Details about the role

• Location: Sarnia, Ontario
• Relocation required: No
• Travel required: Minimal; occasional client site visits
• Contract type: Full-time
• Experience level: 7+ years