Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

PTW Energy; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Health benefits after 3 months

Retirement savings plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

PTW Energy Services seeks a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician for our team in Athabasca. You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation and control systems, ensuring safe, high-quality work in a dynamic environment.

You will read P&IDs, schematics, and electrical drawings, with duties spanning calibration, maintenance, and documentation. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certificate or Red Seal preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, test, and calibrate instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain process instrumentation: transmitters, analyzers, controllers.
• Support gas turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read electrical diagrams, P&IDs; document work orders in CMMS.
• Coordinate with operations and contractors during installs/startups.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Electrical principles

P&ID interpretation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certificate

Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

DCS

HMI systems

Multimeters

Loop calibrators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Company Overview:

PTW is a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation services in Alberta. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Athabasca. The Instrumentation Journeyman is committed to delivering safe, high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. This role requires a strong focus on safety, and customer satisfaction, along with proven experience producing accurate, detail-oriented work in support of client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, including continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS)
• Perform installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, PLCs, and protective relays
• Support and maintain power generation and industrial equipment, including gas turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary systems
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and system optimization to support reliable operations and minimize downtime
• Rebuild and calibrate instrumentation components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, manuals, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external contractors during installations, start-ups, and shutdowns
• Accurately complete calibration records, maintenance reports, work orders, and electronic documentation (CMMS)
• Communicate equipment condition, safety concerns, and job status clearly to operations and supervision
• Perform all work in compliance with Health & Safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies
• Other duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certificate; Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical principles, voltage/current relationships
• Valid H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED), and CSTS 2020
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems (programming and troubleshooting)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
• Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Proficient with test and calibration equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes)
• Skilled using hand tools and electrical tools for installation and maintenance
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Valid driver's licence
• Flexible availability for shift work, overtime, and weekends, with a strong focus on safety and self-direction

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience and certification
• Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate
• Comprehensive extended health benefits after 3 months, including dental and vision coverage, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and mental health support, etc.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Employee Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $1,000 per successful referral

Why Work for PTW:

Build Your Trade. Build Your Future.

Join PTW Energy Services and turn a job into a long-term career. We are the largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor in Western Canada with 40 locations and nearly 2,000 workers, we have the scale to keep our crews working. That means steady work, strong leadership, and real opportunity.

To recognize and celebrate employees who exemplify our values, we've established dedicated programs such as our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Recognition Awards, Safety Rewards Program and Milestone Achievement Program, ensuring that excellence, safe work and tenure are consistently acknowledged and never go unnoticed.