Instrumentation Technicians

ACTIMS; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty services provider in Alberta is seeking an experienced instrumentation and control technician to install, maintain, and repair measuring and control devices in industrial settings. Candidates should possess Journeyman certification and be prepared for a challenging work environment, including exposure to chemicals and working at heights. The position offers a typical 40-hour workweek with potential for overtime.

Benefits

Camp accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience with pneumatic, electronic, and microcomputer devices.
• Ability to consult manufacturers' manuals for procedures.
• Skills in diagnosing faults and using testing devices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair measuring and control devices.
• Consult with and advise process operators.
• Train apprentices and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Instrumentation expertise

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Education

Journeyman certification

Job description

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