Rope Access Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician - Marine Loading Arms - LNG Kitimat, BC

Tacten Industrial Inc; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary housing

Relocation support

Job summary

Tacten is seeking a professional and forward-thinking Rope Access Journeyperson Instrumentation Technicians to support the Marine Loading Arms (MLAs) project at the LNG site, located in Kitimat, BC. The role requires relocation and offers up to 3 months of temporary housing if needed.

Responsibilities include calibrating transmitters on cryogenic systems, diagnosing faults in DCS/PLC/ESD, and performing instrument inspections during startups or shutdowns.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Instrumentation Certification is required.
• IRATA Rope Access certification or willingness to obtain.
• Located in Kitimat BC or willing to relocate.
• Strong knowledge of cryogenic processes, industrial automation, and process control.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and verify accuracy of pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters on cryogenic systems, compressors, and LNG storage tanks to ensure reliable process control.
• Diagnose faults in DCS, PLC, and ESD (Emergency Shutdown) systems, tracing signal issues or sensor failures that could impact process safety or production efficiency.
• Carry out regular inspections and servicing of instruments, analyzers (e.g., gas chromatographs, moisture analyzers), and control valves to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.
• Participate in commissioning new systems, loop checking, and function testing during plant startups or planned shutdowns, ensuring all instrumentation meets LNG operational standards.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, loop diagrams, and maintenance logs in accordance with site procedures, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements for hazardous environments.

Skills

IRATA Rope Access

Cryogenic knowledge

Reading P&IDs

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety-conscious

Education

Journeyperson Instrumentation Certification

Tools

DCS

PLC

ESD systems

Job description

Position Summary

Tacten is seeking a professional and forward-thinking Rope Access Journeyperson Instrumentation Technicians to support the Marine Loading Arms (MLAs) project at the LNG site,located in Kitimat, BC.

If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment that champions growth, learning, and innovation, this is your chance to elevate your career. Let’s build something great together!

Position Details:

• • Start Date: September 7, 2026
  • Site/Location: LNG in Kitimat, BC. Relocation is required!
  • Shift/Hours: 40 hrs./week and possible overtime
  • Hourly Rate $64.50/hr. depending on certifications and experience
  • Relocation: We are able to offer up to 3 months of temporary housing to assist with your relocation transition if required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and verify accuracy of pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters on cryogenic systems, compressors, and LNG storage tanks to ensure reliable process control.
• Diagnose faults in DCS, PLC, and ESD (Emergency Shutdown) systems, tracing signal issues or sensor failures that could impact process safety or production efficiency.
• Carry out regular inspections and servicing of instruments, analyzers (e.g., gas chromatographs, moisture analyzers), and control valves to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.
• Participate in commissioning new systems, loop checking, and function testing during plant startups or planned shutdowns, ensuring all instrumentation meets LNG operational standards.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, loop diagrams, and maintenance logs in accordance with site procedures, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements for hazardous environments.

Requirements

• Journeyperson Instrumentation Certification
• IRATA Rope Access certification or a willingness to obtain
• Current safetycertificationsas required in BC
• Located in Kitimat BC or willing to relocate
• Strong knowledge of cryogenic processes, industrial automation, and process control systems.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, and ESD systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, Allen-Bradley).
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of CSA, API, and ISA standards related to instrumentation and hazardous locations.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and documentation skills.

Additional Skills

• Computer literacy with CMMS systems and digital calibration tools.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and intrinsically safe equipment.
• Understanding of LNG process safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures.
• Experience supporting commissioning and shutdown activities.
• Proficiency/experience in trades/industrial settings
• Familiarity with LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) operations

Benefits

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!

Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career.

Company Overview

For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry’s largest clients in the world’s harshest environments.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

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