Instrumentation Technician

Linde plc; Brandon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc in Brandon, MB, is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to support the Air Separation Plant by maintaining plant instrumentation and electrical equipment, including control devices, PLCs, analyzers, and transmitters.

You will calibrate critical safety systems, troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain PLCs, manage maintenance work orders, and coordinate with operations. Travel to remote sites is required, with after-hours calls possible to ensure continuous operation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in an industrial plant environment.
• Experience with process, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, Rosemount instruments, and process analyzers.
• Ability to read schematic and process diagrams and troubleshoot control systems.
• Experience with high/medium voltage switchgear and CMMS.
• Proactive planning and scheduling of maintenance; highly organized; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license; able to lift 50 pounds; willing to travel 30–40% to Linde installations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrumentation and electrical equipment at the plant.
• Calibrate and test safety systems, equipment protection devices, and quality control components.
• Troubleshoot and replace defective instrumentation and sensors.
• Maintain PLCs, troubleshoot issues, replace cards, update logic as needed.
• Manage the preventative maintenance work order system and ensure timely completion.
• Order parts, maintain spare parts inventory, update control databases.
• Plan and execute plant turnaround work with operations and maintenance teams.
• Travel to remote facilities and respond to after-hours service calls.

Skills

Process control

Electrical systems

Instrumentation & calibration

Schematic diagrams reading

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Team coordination

Education

AEC/DEP in industrial automation

Journeyman certificate in Industrial Instrumentation/Electrical

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rosemount instruments

Process analyzers

High/medium voltage switchgear

CMMS

Job description

Posted on: 8/11/2026 - Apply before: 10/11/2026

The Instrumentation and Controls Technician is responsible for supporting Linde’s Air Separation Plant’s operation by maintaining all plant Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment (i.e. control devices, PLCs, process computers, process analyzers, transmitters, pneumatic control devices and electrical equipment).

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this role, you will report to the Plant Manager and support the operation of Linde’s Air Separation Plant by maintaining all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment
• You will calibrate and test critical safety systems, equipment protection devices, and quality control components to ensure reliable and safe operation
• Troubleshoot and replace failed or defective instrumentation, including actuators, regulators, solenoids, transmitters, switches, sensors, and analyzers is part of your role
• Maintain the plant PLCs, including troubleshooting issues, replacing cards, and implementing logic changes as required
• You will manage the instrumentation preventative maintenance work order system and ensure work is completed on schedule
• Order replacement parts and components, maintain critical spare parts inventory, and keep control systems databases up to date
• Plan and execute plant turnaround work in coordination with the operations and maintenance teams
• You will travel to remote facilities as needed and respond to after-hours service calls (evenings and weekends) to ensure continuity of plant operations

What makes you great*

• AEC or DEP in industrial automation, with a Journeyman certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and/or Electrical
• You have three to five (3–5) years of experience in an industrial plant environment; experience with process, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems preferred
  Industrial gas or pharmaceutical industry experience is an asset
• Strong technical skills, including working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, Rosemount instruments, and maintaining / calibrating process analyzers
• Further, you have the ability to read and understand schematic wiring diagrams and process diagrams, with a systematic approach to troubleshooting in process control, instrumentation, and electrical control
• Experience with high / medium voltage switchgear, computerized maintenance management systems, and proactive planning / scheduling of maintenance is required for this role
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work; reliable and comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• You have a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, work extended hours / shift work as required, concentrate in loud environments, and travel 30–40% to Linde installations
• The work will involve both office settings and exposure to manufacturing and outdoor construction sites, including some weekend or night work

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driver’s license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.
Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.