Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician

Iconic-Electric-and-Controls-2; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic Electric and Controls in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta is seeking a full-time Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician to join our team. You will install, test, calibrate, and commission instrument and control systems for industrial projects, with preference for candidates with construction and commissioning experience.

Read and interpret P&IDs and drawings, perform loop checks, and maintain instrumentation across plant and field equipment.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Instrumentation and Control Technician certificate.
• Experience in industrial construction, commissioning, or maintenance.
• Strong math, mechanical, and logical reasoning abilities; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, instrument hook-ups, wiring schematics, and other construction drawings.
• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and commission instrumentation on plant and field equipment.
• Install, modify, repair, and maintain process instruments such as transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves.
• Demonstrate proficiency in tube bending and instrument tubing installation (process, pneumatic, and impulse lines).
• Perform loop checks, function testing, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Comply with Health and Safety Manual, client site requirements, and Alberta OHS legislation.
• Participate in toolbox talks, FLHAs, and site permit processes.
• Complete QA/QC documentation: calibration records, loop check sheets, ITRs.
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment according to engineering changes.
• Identify components and install nameplates/tags per drawings.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Mentor apprentices on procedures and techniques and assist them with problems.
• During reduced instrumentation workload, support electrical crews when needed.

Skills

P&ID interpretation

Instrumentation testing

Tube bending

LOTO procedures

PLC/DCS knowledge

Mentoring apprentices

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson Instrumentation & Control Technician certificate

Red Seal endorsement preferred

Journeyperson Electrician certification asset

Tools

PLC

DCS

HART instruments

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Objective Of Position:

Iconic Electric and Controls is currently seeking a full-time Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

Candidates must possess a full range of knowledge to install, commission, test, and troubleshoot instrument and control systems for a variety of industrial projects. Preference will be given to applicants who have construction and commissioning experience.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, instrument hook-ups, wiring schematics, and other construction drawings.
• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and commission instrumentation on new and existing plant and field equipment.
• Install, modify, repair, and maintain process instruments such as transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves.
• Demonstrate proficiency in tube bending and instrument tubing installation (process, pneumatic, and impulse lines).
• Perform loop checks, function testing, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Comply with all standards and procedures in Iconic Electric and Controls' Health and Safety Manual, client site requirements, and Alberta OHS legislation.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks, field level hazard assessments (FLHAs), and site permit processes.
• Complete accurate QA/QC documentation, including calibration records, loop check sheets, and inspection and test records (ITRs).
• Rework and/or repair assembled equipment and products according to engineering specification changes.
• Identify components and install nameplates, tags, and other identification according to drawing packages.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Mentor apprentices on procedures and techniques and assist them in resolving technical problems.
• During periods of reduced instrumentation workload, the successful candidate may be assigned to support our electrical crews until instrumentation work resumes.

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson Instrumentation and Control Technician certificate
• Red Seal endorsement preferred
• Journeyperson Electrician certification or registered Electrical apprentice status is considered a strong asset.
• Experience working in an industrial construction, commissioning, or maintenance environment
• Strong mathematical, mechanical, and logical reasoning abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Current safety tickets considered an asset (e.g., CSTS-2020, Standard First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, and Aerial Work Platform)
• Proficient in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Ability to take a project request from management, plan the work, determine and order the required materials, and see it through to successful completion and start-up
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems (e.g., PLC/DCS) and HART-enabled field devices
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team

Iconic Electric and Controls offers a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits plan, and a matching RRSP program.