Instrumentation Technologist (Calgary, AB, CA, T1Y 7H9)

Virtek Vision International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtek Vision International in Calgary, AB, seeks a skilled Instrumentation Technologist to install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems used in manufacturing environments. You will work on analyzers, racks, and sub-assemblies, applying safety and precision.

The role emphasizes teamwork, diagram reading, and problem solving, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Technologist Certification in Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent.
• OR high school graduate with two years related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Checkout, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair AMETEK products using production plans, wiring diagrams, flow diagrams, drawings and manuals.
• Maintain safe working practices and report unsafe conditions.
• Ensure quality of finished product and keep quality records.
• Contribute to Continual Improvement Program with process improvement recommendations.
• Comply with internal policies and procedures.
• Meet time constraints and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Assist with project-based customer inspections of AMETEK products.
• Maintain production records, checklists and work instructions.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments.
• Work around dangerous gases and wear protective equipment (SABA/SCBA).
• Other duties as required by business conditions.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Technologist Certification in Electronics/Instrumentation

High school diploma with 2+ years related experience

Job description

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Instrumentation Technologist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of instrumentation and control systems used in industrial and manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, a commitment to safety and precision, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. If you're passionate about automation, process control, and ensuring optimal system performance, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities/Roles:

• Main role will be to checkout, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair Western Research products using production plans, wiring diagrams, flow diagrams, drawings and other verbal or written instructions, including technical manuals. Such products to include analyzers, printed circuit boards, shelters, rack-mount systems and other mechanical, optical or electronic sub-assemblies, both produced internally or sourced from an outside vendor.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, and reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for the quality of finished product, for quality records and for reporting impediments to quality.
• Responsible for contributing to AMETEK's Continual Improvement Program, by making recommendations for process improvements.
• Responsible for complying with AMETEK's internal policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ascertaining the time constraints for any task assigned, and completing the task within the allotted time.
• Responsible for assisting with project-based customer inspections of AMETEK product.
• Responsible for maintaining production records, checklists, work instructions, etc.
• Responsible for providing guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance and recommendations to other departments.
• Comfortable working around dangerous gases and wearing of protective equipment, SABA (Supplied air breathing apparatus) and SCBA ( self-contained breathing apparatus
• Other duties as required by business conditions.

Education/Experience:

• Technologist Certification in Electronics, Instrumentation or equivalent; OR high school graduate and two (2) years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.

Skills/Competencies:

• Able to maintain high standards despite deadlines; do work right the first time.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, and schematics, including wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and flow diagrams.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written instructions relating to complex technical matters.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, open work environment with minimal supervision; self-motivated; ability to manage transition from task to task, dealing effectively with frequent change or unexpected events.
• Ability to solve problems, troubleshoot complex systems, and make effective decisions.
• Computer literate in MS Windows, MS Excel or similar programs.
• Able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes; persist despite obstacles; willing to give long hours to the job; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances.

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