Instrumentation Technician - All Levels

Strike Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike Group is seeking Instrumentation Technicians to join our Electrical and Instrumentation team working on local and site projects across Western Canada. You will calibrate, repair, maintain, and install instrumentation, test flowmeters, gauges, and controllers, and assist in estimating as required.

Based in Alberta with travel to sites north of Prince George, BC, the role includes an 11.5-hour shift pattern, paid travel allowances, and camp retention benefits.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening required.
• Willingness to travel to site locations.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Apprentice/Journeyman certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with pneumatic and electronic instruments to measure/control pressure, flow, temperature, level, and composition.
• Test accuracy of flowmeters, gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, and other instruments.
• Calibrate, repair, maintain, and install instruments on equipment.
• Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports reflecting changes to instruments and systems.
• Assist in estimating as required.

Skills

Drug & alcohol testing

Willing to travel

Valid Driver's License

Education

Apprentice/Journeyman certificate

Willing to indentured as Apprentice Electrician

Swagelok Installation training

Job description

Position Summary

Instrumentation Technicians are integral support members of the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Team. The E&I team works on local projects as well as site projects located in Western Canada. Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, treating others with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Location: All Areas, Alberta

Instrumentation Technicians are integral support members of the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Team. The E&I team works on local projects as well as site projects located in Western Canada. Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, treating others with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Job Specifications

• Jobsite located North of Prince George, BC
• Rotational travel allowance $400 paid per shift
• $25 camp retention
• 11.5 hour days round-trip
• Travel to site provided by buses

Core Accountabilities

• Work with a variety of pneumatic and electronic instruments to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, and composition.
• Test accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, and other recording, indicating, or controlling instruments.
• Calibrate, repair, maintain, and adjust system components, and install and maintain instruments on new or existing equipment.
• Prepare schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Assist in estimating as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Must possess a valid Apprentice/Journeyman certificate issued by the appropriate provincial or federal authority.
• Must be willing to be indentured as an Apprentice Electrician.
• Must have successfully completed the Swagelok Installation training course.

Experience

• Tubing experience and knowledge is a MUST.
• Strong commissioning skills and experience would be an asset.
• Extensive experience in the construction, repair, and alteration of instrument tubing.
• Experience in mining and pulp and paper industries is an asset.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.
• Must be willing to travel to work sites.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Why Work for Strike

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada.

At Strike we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been shown through the recognition of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007 and later recognized at Platinum Level for Canada’s Best Managed Companies distinction since 2018.

Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. At Strike we also reward our own people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results.

Our culture at Strike is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike. Strike’s main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety focused company that allows our employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures.

At Strike, we have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health. As we value the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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