Plant & Instrumentation Technician

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean technology firm in Peterborough is seeking a Plant & Instrumentation Technician for a challenging hands-on role. You will be responsible for the installation, calibration, and maintenance of emissions measurement equipment in a top-tier lab environment. The ideal candidate has experience in plant maintenance and a technical apprenticeship, and thrives in a collaborative team atmosphere. Competitive shift premiums are offered for this role.

Benefits

Exciting variety

Professional environment

Development opportunities

Team culture

Shift premium

Qualifications

• Experience in plant or instrumentation maintenance.
• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of gaseous and/or particulate measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and service emissions measurement equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic investigations and provide first-line support.
• Assist engineers in technical investigations and process development.

Skills

Plant or instrumentation maintenance

Technical apprenticeship

Gaseous and/or particulate measurement systems

Reading technical drawings

Root Cause Analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Technical apprenticeship (electro-mechanical bias) or equivalent experience

Tools

Horiba MEXA

Sierra

Cambustion

AVL measurement instruments

Job description

Overview

Plant & Instrumentation Technician – 24/7 Shift | 22% Shift Uplift | Join a Leading Edge in Clean Technology

Location: Peterborough

Shift Pattern: 24/7 Support Uplift Across All Shifts

Contract Type: [Full-Time / Permanent / Fixed-Term]

About the Role:

In this hands-on, technically challenging role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and servicing of our fleet of emissions measurement equipment. You\'ll work closely with engineers to investigate and evaluate current and emerging emissions technologies in a high-spec laboratory environment.

From preventative maintenance and diagnostics to supporting live testing and making equipment modifications, every day will bring something new. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and enjoys working both independently and as part of a high-performing team—this could be your ideal next move.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and service emissions measurement equipment
• Conduct diagnostic investigations and provide first-line breakdown support
• Assist engineers in technical investigations and process development
• Perform TPM and routine maintenance on a wide range of emissions analysis tools
• Modify test rigs and facility infrastructure when required
• Evaluate and troubleshoot emissions measurement technologies

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Essential:

• Experience in plant or instrumentation maintenance
• Technical apprenticeship (electro-mechanical bias) or equivalent industry experience
• Familiarity with gaseous and/or particulate measurement systems
• Confident reading technical drawings and following complex instructions
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Permanent Corrective Actions
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with strong team collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Horiba MEXA, Sierra, Cambustion, or AVL measurement instruments
• Experience in engine test cell environments
• Previous role in an engineering technician or support capacity

Why Join Us?

• Exciting variety – No two days are the same
• Professional environment – Work with cutting-edge equipment in a top-tier lab
• Development opportunities – Continuous learning is part of the culture
• Team culture – Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• Shift premium – Enjoy a competitive 22% uplift for working across our 24/7 shift pattern

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for precision, a focus on quality, and the drive to support future-forward emissions research.

Ready to bring your technical expertise to the forefront of clean mobility?

Apply now and be part of shaping a more sustainable future.