Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

Shell; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician in Fort St. John, Canada. The role involves maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Candidates must have a Journeyman certification, at least 5 years of experience, and be proficient with SAP software. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $48.79 - $59.26, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Must be a certified Journeyman Instrumentation Technician.
• At least 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in liquid or gas measurement.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Execute regulatory inspections and maintenance on instrumentation equipment.
• Identify process improvement needs and recommend upgrades.
• Collaborate with technical support and maintenance teams.
• Monitor performance trends to identify potential issues.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Calibration skills

Troubleshooting

Machine safety practices

Education

Journeyman Instrumentation certification

Tools

SAP software

Job description

Overview

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Job Family Group: Production Engineering Upstream

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: January 30, 2026

Business Unit: Integrated Gas

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

What’s the role

Shell is seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician to join its team in Fort St. John. This role is part of the craft technician team responsible for equipment maintenance, calibration, and record‑keeping for measurement and instrumentation equipment, in compliance with all applicable internal requirements and external regulations.

The Journeyman Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing and maintaining instrumentation equipment in a professional, safe, and cost‑effective manner. The technician will maintain a safe work environment by ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Shell’s work practices, health and safety guidelines, and environmental standards.

In addition, this role will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of systems, as well as the installation, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of pneumatic and electronic controls and equipment. All installation, repair, and maintenance activities must be completed in strict compliance with Shell Canada policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Execute, and document regulatory inspections, preventive maintenance, and reactive/breakdown maintenance on a wide range of instrumentation and electrical equipment in accordance with Maintenance manual and manufacturer’s specifications. Identify and assist in repair and troubleshooting, calibration, loss/gain analysis, problem solving, and accurate recordkeeping. Follow Process Control Domain (PCD) processes. Interpret and understand equipment, station, and protective and control devices (P&CD) drawings; use knowledge to serve as expert on the equipment parameters, flow rates, pressure ratings
• Identify specific process improvement needs and provide recommendations for system upgrades and streamlining
• Perform all work in a safe manner in adherence with Goal Zero
• Work closely with technical support staff, engineering staff, operations staff, and other stakeholders to maintain system reliability and availability. Collaborate with Maintenance Team to own and organize assigned jobs through determining material and equipment needed, scheduling downtime, and arranging for outside contractors and special items needed. Partner with Shell Project Teams on specific initiatives and support Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Complete and stay in compliance with required Federal, Provincial, and Local regulations; Operator Qualification; HSSE training and standards; and other required applicable regulations
• Monitor equipment performance trends to identify potential reliability and/or equipment issues that could impact Operations; develop recommendations to address. Follow practices and procedures to support continuous improvement of maintenance programs and tasks

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Must be a certified Journeyman Instrumentation technician
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Prior liquid or gas measurement experience, and/or electrical/instrumentation systems installation and maintenance experience is required
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully complete a driver’s background check/drivers abstract through Fleet Services or upon request. Must also maintain driving privileges when assigned a company vehicle and participate in the inVehicle Monitoring System
• Proficient at working within the Maintenance Execution process and SAP software
• Proficient at working on a computer, using standard operating programs, and entering information into systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating safe work practices and compliance in a hazardous work environment
• Knowledge of OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices
• Strong understanding of station PLC logic and instrument protective functions on pipeline systems
• Experience in failure analysis and equipment reliability
• Ability to navigate and query reports in SAP, SOU, and other software
• Experience in procurement and work scheduling
• Experience in conducting Job Hazard Analysis
• Experience in obtaining and issuing Work Permits
• Experience in applying Lockout/Tag Out
• Proficient in planning, coordinating, and executing work plans and preventative and reactive maintenance programs

What we offer

The hourly rate range for this role is $48.79 - $59.26. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non‑birthing parents
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
• We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We would like to note that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. More information is available about our efforts to achieve this goal, however we do not include that here. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.

At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:

• Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets
• Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia
• A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada
• The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility
• The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario
• Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels
• 15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations
• Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery
• Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business

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