Instrumentation Technician Apprentice

Medallion Energy Services Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Program Incentives

PPE Allowance

Employee assistance program

Consistent work

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision Care

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Medallion Energy Services is seeking an Instrumentation Technician Apprentice to support installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation on Western Canada projects. You will assist journeypersons, read drawings, and participate in safety programs while developing hands-on skills in a stable environment.

The role offers exposure to transmitters, sensors, and control valves, with opportunities to work across oil and gas sites on various schedules.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in instrumentation, asset for apprentice role.
• Ability to read instrument drawings and schematics is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Support journeyperson instrumentation technicians with daily tasks and project requirements.
• Assist with installing, wiring, terminating, and testing instrumentation devices, including transmitters, sensors, switches, and control valves.
• Read and interpret instrument drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and wiring schematics.
• Assist with instrument calibration, loop checks, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
• Help install and maintain instrument tubing, fittings, cable tray, and instrument cabling.
• Follow all company safety procedures, site-specific requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Participate in hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, and safety orientations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including proper care of tools and equipment.
• Assist with identifying equipment issues and reporting deficiencies to the supervising technician.
• Complete assigned documentation, maintenance records, and quality control checklists accurately.
• Work collaboratively with electricians, instrumentation technicians, supervisors, and other trades.
• Take direction from experienced technicians and actively develop technical skills through hands-on training.
• Ensure all work is completed under appropriate supervision and within the apprentice’s level of training and authorization.
• Travel to industrial and oil and gas sites as required and adapt to changing project schedules and work environments.

Skills

Instrumentation systems

Calibration

Troubleshooting

P&ID reading

Teamwork

Shift work

Tools

Transmitters

Wiring tests

Control valves

Job description

Medallion Energy Services is an established electrical and instrumentation services company supporting industrial and oil and gas projects across Western Canada, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliable execution. We are looking to hire Instrumentation Technician Apprentices. If you're a motivated Instrumentation Apprentice or interested in developing your skills in a stable and supportive workplace, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Support journeyperson instrumentation technicians with daily tasks and project requirements.
• Assist with installing, wiring, terminating, and testing instrumentation devices, including transmitters, sensors, switches, and control valves.
• Read and interpret instrument drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and wiring schematics.
• Assist with instrument calibration, loop checks, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
• Help install and maintain instrument tubing, fittings, cable tray, and instrument cabling.
• Follow all company safety procedures, site-specific requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Participate in hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, and safety orientations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including proper care of tools and equipment.
• Assist with identifying equipment issues and reporting deficiencies to the supervising technician.
• Complete assigned documentation, maintenance records, and quality control checklists accurately.
• Work collaboratively with electricians, instrumentation technicians, supervisors, and other trades.
• Take direction from experienced technicians and actively develop technical skills through hands‑on training.
• Ensure all work is completed under appropriate supervision and within the apprentice’s level of training and authorization.
• Travel to industrial and oil and gas sites as required and adapt to changing project schedules and work environments.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence required.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Flexible to work shift work, overtime, and weekends.
• 1+ year of experience as an instrumentation technician is an asset.
• Experience with instrumentation systems and tasks including transmitters, measurement devices, tubing installation, calibration, and troubleshooting is an asset.
• Industrial oil and gas industry experience is an asset.
• Valid H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, CSO, Fall Arrest, and Aerial Work Platform certifications are an asset.

Why Join the Team?

• Referral Program Incentives
• PPE Allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Consistent work
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision Care
• Flexible schedule