Journeyman Instrumentation

Control Tech; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Tech in Fox Creek, Alberta, is seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect field equipment and monitoring devices. The role involves regular travel, long hours, and close collaboration with journeymen and apprentices to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The successful candidate will install instrumentation, perform calibrations, read P&ID drawings, and support operations with process control.

Qualifications

• Technical training or oil and gas process experience required.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required.
• Safety certifications: First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test required for safety-sensitive roles.
• Clean driving record as per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and service process control instrumentation on field equipment.
• Repair and modify instrumentation and small piping.
• Rebuild control valves; tune controllers.
• Calibrate instrumentation; maintain field records.
• Support operations with process control and troubleshooting.
• Read P&ID drawings; use ERP for tickets.
• Manage warehouse inventory monthly reports.
• Provide on-call support as required.

Skills

Oil & gas process knowledge

Computer skills

Safety training

Drug test clearance

Clean driving record

Tools

IFS Aurena

Job description

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Operations Full Time Skilled Trades Fox Creek, Fox Creek, AB, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1329

Salary Range: CA$46.00 To CA$48.00 Hourly

Full contractors with their own truck and employees are welcome to apply.

Work hours vary depending on client requirements, but typically involve a minimum of 50 hours per week.

Daily travel is required, or travel from Whitecourt/Valleyview to Fox Creek may be necessary.

Job Brief:

The Journeyman Instrumentation works with other Journeyman and apprentices, demonstrating practical skills in the industry. The JM will test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Installs process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.).
• Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing.
• Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers.
• Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement, and tests); maintains field instrument records and standards.
• Provides support to operations in process control.
• Uses pressure and or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
• Repairs and adjusts system components (sensors, transmitters, programmable logic controllers, etc.); removes and replaces defective parts.
• Installs and repairs chemical pumps.
• Reads and understands P&ID drawings.
• Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies.
• Uses ERP system (IFS Aurena Tech Portal) to complete daily work tickets.
• Manages warehouse inventory monthly reports.
• Senior Instrument JM complete on-the-job training documents for junior technicians.
• Provides on-call support as required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Technical training or experience in oil and gas processes required.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).
• Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).