Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician

Startec Compression & Process and Startec Service; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Startec Compression & Process is seeking a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician to join our Shepard Shop in Calgary. You will install, support, and test tubing, read drawings, and collaborate with production staff to optimize system performance and reliability.

This role requires a Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation, 5+ years in fabrication environments, and experience with flow meters and gauges.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation or related trade.
• Typically 5+ years in instrumentation installation, support and testing in fabrication.
• Experience with compression/processing equipment packages is a plus.
• Must pass Functional Alcohol and Drug test prior to onboarding.
• Must pass Pneumatic Testing prior to onboarding.
• Experience with SS tubing and related tools is an asset.
• Well organized with excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Install and mount instruments and perform tube bending tasks.
• FAT/commissioning of flow meters, pressure gauges, etc.
• Skid layout using P&IDs, GA's and customer specs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and specs.
• Pneumatic testing of tubing to ensure workmanship and quality.
• Prepare documentation per company standards and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and internal customers.

Skills

5+ years instrumentation installation

Read and interpret drawings

Excellent communication & teamwork

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Education

Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation

Tools

Over 1'' SS tube fabrication

Electric benders

ORFS tube assemblies

Tube fittings for welders

Job description

ABOUT US:

Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment solutions. Most of our solutions are related to Energy Transition and carbon reduction industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician to work at our Shepard Shop (9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4R6). The Instrumentation Technician will be able to install, support, and test tubing. Additionally, this role may be involved in interpreting technical drawings, preparing reports, and collaborating with other production staff to optimize system performance and reliability

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation or a related trade.
• Experienced (typically 5+ years) in instrumentation installation, supporting, and testing within a fabrication environment.
• Experience working on compression and processing equipment packages is considered an asset.
• Required to Pass a Functional Alcohol and Drug test prior to onboarding.
• Required to pass Pneumatic Testing prior to onboarding.
• Experience with the following is considered an asset:
• >1’’ SS tube fabrication
• Electric benders
• ORFS tube assemblies
• Tube fitting for welders
• Well organized, excellent communication skills, and works well in a team environment.
• Applicable tooling required

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):

INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY (Weighting 70%)

Technical Proficiency and Execution

• Tube Bending Experience.
• Installation and mounting of instruments.
• Factory Acceptance Testing/commissioning of flow meters, pressure gauges, etc.
• Skid layout using P&IDs, GA's, and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Pneumatic testing of tubing is required to ensure workmanship and quality

PROCESS MANAGEMENT (Weighting 20%)

Operations Support

• Prepare documentation per company standards, ensuring deadlines are met
• Participate in Toolbox meetings, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation measures

Training and Mentorship

• Share knowledge and mentor junior technicians
• Assist in training programs and mentorship initiatives

COLLABORATION (Weighting 10%)

Cross-functional Engagement

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective communication and task execution
• Professionally interact with internal customers, vendors, and inspectors

Operational Efficiency

• Foster continuous improvement environment
• Work closely with other trades for unit design optimization

We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.

We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.