Instrumentation Technician Apprentice – 3rd/4th Year

PTW Energy Services, Inc.; Wabasca-Desmarais; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits after 3 meses

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus program (up to

Tuition reimbursement for Apprentices

Starter toolkit available

Job summary

PTW Energy Services in Alberta seeks an Apprentice Instrumentation Technician to support installation, testing, and calibration of industrial instrumentation and control systems on diverse projects. The role focuses on safety, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

You will work with transmitters, analyzers, control valves, PLCs, and field instruments; read P&IDs and schematics; and coordinate with teams. Indentured 3rd/4th year preferred; H2S Alive and safety certifications required.

Qualifications

• Indentured 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Instrument Technician with provincial regulatory body preferred
• Basic knowledge of industrial instrumentation and electrical principles (voltage and current)
• Valid H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED), and CSTS 2020.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLCs and basic control systems
• Experience or familiarity with power plants, gas plants, or industrial facilities
• Able to use test and calibration equipment and common hand tools
• Strong communication, teamwork, initiative, and safety awareness
• Valid driver's licence
• Flexible availability for shift work, overtime, and weekends, with a strong focus on safety and self-direction

Responsibilities

• Assist with, installation, testing, and calibration of industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, including emissions monitoring equipment (CEMS)
• Support the installation, and calibration of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, PLCs, and relays
• Assist with instrumentation work supporting power generation and industrial equipment, including gas turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary systems
• Assist with rebuilding and calibrating instrumentation components in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, manuals, and control system documentation
• Support operations and coordinate with internal teams and external contractors during installations and start-ups
• Perform all work in compliance with company values, Health & Safety standards, and OHS regulations
• Other duties as required

Skills

Industrial instrumentation basics

Electrical principles

Communication & teamwork

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Shift work flexibility

Education

3rd/4th year Apprentice Instrument Technician

Provincial regulatory body preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Test and calibration equipment

Hand tools

Job description

PTW Energy Services in Alberta seeks an Apprentice Instrumentation Technician to support installation, testing, and calibration of industrial instrumentation and control systems on diverse projects. The role focuses on safety, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

You will work with transmitters, analyzers, control valves, PLCs, and field instruments; read P&IDs and schematics; and coordinate with teams. Indentured 3rd/4th year preferred; H2S Alive and safety certifications required.