Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician (Day Shift)

Startec Compression & Process Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is looking for a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician. The role focuses on installation, calibration, and troubleshooting in the fabrication environment, ensuring efficient equipment operation. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams and be involved in the training and mentorship of junior technicians.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Training opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of experience in a fabrication environment.
• Commissioning and start-up experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation and calibration of instruments.
• Conducting routine inspections and quality checks.
• Collaborating with other production staff.

Skills

Instrumentation installation

Testing

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Education

Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation

Tools

1’’ SS tube fabrication

Electric benders

Tube fitting 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 is responsible for the installation, calibration of instruments, as well as the bending and installation of tubing and required support. Reporting to the Instrumentation Supervisor, the Instrumentation Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment, conducting routine inspections, conducting quality checks, and responding to equipment malfunctions or breakdowns. Additionally, this role may be involved in interpreting technical drawings, preparing reports, and collaborating with other production staff to optimize system performance and reliability.
Shift Schedule - 5:50-4:20 (4 days/week,10 hours/day). Overtime is as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation or a related trade.
• Experienced (typically 5+ years) in instrumentation installation, testing, and calibration 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
• Commissioning and start-up experience is an asset.
• Strong instrument and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Well organized, excellent communication skills, and works well in a team environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):

INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY (Weighting 70%)

Technical Proficiency and Execution

• Tube Bending Experience.
• Installation and calibration 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.

Compliance

• Adhere to safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and safety regulations
• Follow codes, standards, and regulations for instrumentation and electrical work

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.