Instrumentation Technicians

Actims; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Instrumentation and Control Technicians to join their team. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing vital measuring and control devices in industrial settings. The ideal candidate will have a Journeyman Certification and experience with pneumatic and electronic systems. You will work on various projects, including major plants, and face the challenges of construction site conditions. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. If you are passionate about technology and skilled in instrumentation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Camp Accommodation

Overtime Opportunities

Training for Apprentices

Qualifications

• Install, maintain, and repair measuring and control devices.
• Consult manuals for test and maintenance procedures.
• Work with engineers on basic designs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test instrument and system operation.
• Calibrate and maintain components according to specifications.
• Train apprentices and consult with process operators.

Skills

Instrumentation Installation

Repair and Maintenance

Calibration

Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Testing

Risk Assessment

Education

Journeyman Certification

Tools

Electrical Testing Devices

Pneumatic Testing Devices

Microcomputer Devices

Job description

Instrumentation and control technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control devices used in industrial and commercial processing.

Instrumentation and control technicians work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer devices used to measure and control pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.

In general, they :

• consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures,
• use pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect and test instrument and system operation, and diagnose faults,
• consult with and advise process operators,
• repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts,
• calibrate and maintain components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications,
• work with engineers on basic designs,
• install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes, and
• interpret and use appropriate CSA, ISA and API installation standards and practices.

Working Conditions :

Instrumentation Technicians generally work on construction sites. Working conditions are often cramped, dirty and involve exposure to chemical vapours, wetness or high noise levels. The normal workweek is 40 hours, but some overtime may be required.

There is always some risk of injury involved in working with heavy equipment, especially when working at considerable heights.

Project :

• Suncor Base Plant & Firebag
• Syncrude
• Shell Scotford

Shift :

• 10 -hour shift - Days / Nights

Notes : Camp Accommodation

Preferred Skills :

Duties :

Instrumentation and control technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control devices used in industrial and commercial processing.

Instrumentation and control technicians work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer devices used to measure and control pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.

In general, they :

• consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures,
• use pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect and test instrument and system operation, and diagnose faults,
• practice loss management principles,
• consult with and advise process operators,
• train apprentices,
• repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts,
• conduct risk assessments,
• calibrate and maintain components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications,
• work with engineers on basic designs,
• install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes, and
• interpret and use appropriate CSA, ISA and API installation standards and practices.

Working Conditions :

Instrumentation Technicians generally work on construction sites. Working conditions are often cramped, dirty and involve exposure to chemical vapours, wetness or high noise levels. The normal workweek is 40 hours, but some overtime may be required.

There is always some risk of injury involved in working with heavy equipment, especially when working at considerable heights.

Project :

Suncor Base Plant & Firebag

Syncrude

Shell Scotford

Shift :

10 -hour shift - Days / Nights

Notes : Camp Accommodation

Preferred Skills :

Journeyman

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