Instrumentation Technician- Montreal

Malteries Soufflet; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Malteries Soufflet in Montreal, QC is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair process instrumentation, calibrate sensors and oversee PLCs in a highly automated plant.

The role requires fluent French, strong safety mindset, and ability to work shifts including weekends and evenings; prior maintenance experience is valued. You will collaborate with electrical and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and support continuous production in a global malt business.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Industrial Electronics (Collegial Diploma).
• Maintenance experience is considered an asset.
• High mechanical aptitude through apprenticeship or job-related experience.
• Safety training an asset.
• Communication skills both verbal and written with emphasis on English.
• Must be able to speak fluent French.
• Maintenance, calibration, development and installation of process control instrumentation.
• Maintenance and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Local area networks and electronic instrumentation, including scales.
• Experience troubleshooting machine breakdowns with minimal downtime.
• Able to receive and interpret maintenance work orders and complete tasks with proper documentation.
• Daily tasks performed in accordance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accepts after hour emergency calls to repair defective plant electrical equipment outside normal operating hours.
• Respond to maintenance requests and repair instrumentation and control systems.
• Calibrate sensors and maintain process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and automated equipment to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety regulations in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Fluent French

Troubleshooting in automated systems

Process instrumentation

Education

Certificate in Industrial Electronics (Collegial Diploma)

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Instrumentation and networks

Job description

Instrumentation Technician

Montreal, QC

About the Company

Malteries Soufflet acquired United Malt Group in 2023, creating the world’s largest malting company with an annual production capacity of 3.7 million tons of malt through 41 facilities in 20 countries, serving both industrial and craft brewers and distillers. Across the globe, our family of brands produce malt that is blended into some of your favorite industry-leading beverages and local craft brews.

Our more than 2300 employees are proud of the rich heritage of our family of brands and are committed to incorporating sustainability improvements at every touchpoint of our supply chain. We celebrate the diversity of our people and together strive to create an environment where all employees are safe, welcomed and have a sense of belonging.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Accepts after hour emergency calls to repair defective plant electrical equipment outside the normal operating hours.
• Certificate in Industrial Electronics. (Collegial Diploma)
• Previous experience in maintenance is considered an asset.
• High degree of mechanical aptitude through apprenticeship or job-related experience.
• Previous safety training an asset.
• Communication skills both verbal and written with emphasis on English.
• Skills in trouble shooting in a high automated industry
• Knowledge of the following specific areas and additional qualifications would be an asset:
• Maintenance, calibration, development and installation of process control instrumentation.
• Maintenance and configuration of programmable logic controllers
• Local area networks and electronic instrumentation, including scales
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving machine breakdowns with minimal downtime of equipment.
• Able to receive and interpret maintenance work orders and complete the task with the appropriate tools and documentations.
• Performs daily tasks in accordance with safety regulations.
• Must be able to speak fluent French

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Safety training provided upon hiring.
• PPE required in all work environments.
• Shift work required, including some weekends and evenings.
• Periodic call-in shifts on off hours may be required.
• Some positions require outdoor work.
• Indoor work environments can vary between wet, dusty, cold, hot and high noise conditions.
• Work around automated equipment.
• Educational and apprenticeship programs available.

COMPENSATION

$47.10/hr

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.