Local Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

Surepoint; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local work

Overtime opportunities

Competitive wages

Employee-owned

Job summary

Surepoint is seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Instrumentation Technician with a strong background in industrial maintenance. This local Grande Prairie position requires residency or commutable distance to AB and offers a Monday-to-Friday or 8/6 shift with overtime opportunities.

You will execute PMs, calibrations, and diagnostics on instrumentation, control systems, and life-safety devices, while mentoring apprentices and ensuring reliable facility operations.

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman Instrumentation Technician designation is required.
• Strong background in industrial maintenance, turnaround execution, and daily facility operations.
• Exceptional troubleshooting abilities with control loops and fault diagnosis.
• Valid safety tickets (H2S Alive, First Aid, Common Safety Orientation) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on instrumentation, control systems, and final control elements.
• Diagnose, isolate, and repair loops, network faults, and equipment malfunctions for optimal runtime.
• Calibrate, test, and configure electronic, pneumatic, and digital instruments with advanced test equipment.
• Maintain and test life-safety systems including Gas, LEL, and Fire Detection controllers and sensors.
• Support process control infrastructure including compressor panels, RTUs, BMS, and related production equipment.
• Provide mentorship to apprentices and share best practices for maintenance and safe isolation procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Turnaround execution

Facilities operations

Troubleshooting

Maintenance documentation

Education

Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

Tools

HART Communicators

Calibration equipment

Job description

Surepoint is seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Instrumentation Technician with a strong background in industrial maintenance. This local Grande Prairie position requires residency or commutable distance to AB and offers a Monday-to-Friday or 8/6 shift with overtime opportunities.

You will execute PMs, calibrations, and diagnostics on instrumentation, control systems, and life-safety devices, while mentoring apprentices and ensuring reliable facility operations.