Technician Trainee, Metallurgy & Technology

Teck; Trail; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

PTW Energy Services in Trail, BC is seeking Instrumentation Journeymen to join our team. You will install, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control systems in industrial settings, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

This role requires reading P&IDs, schematics, and collaborating with operations and maintenance teams. The position offers 12-hour shifts on an 8-day rotation and a wage of $51 per hour, with overtime. Recruitment incentives and relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation and electrical principles.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Available for 12-hour shifts; 8-day rotation.
• Competitive hourly wage of $51/hour with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Perform installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, vibration transmitters.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to support reliable operations and minimize downtime.
• Rebuild and calibrate instrumentation components per manufacturer specs and standards.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external contractors during installations, start-ups, and shutdowns.
• Complete calibration records, maintenance reports, and CMMS entries.
• Communicate equipment condition, safety concerns, and job status clearly to operations.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Electrical principles

Voltage/current relationships

Testing & calibration tools

Tools

Multimeters

Loop calibrators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

PTW is a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation services in Western Canada. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Full-time +1

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Full-time

Role Summary:

We are seeking a couple Instrumentation Journeymen to join our team in Trail, BC. The Instrumentation Journeyman is committed to delivering safe, high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. This role requires a strong focus on safety, and customer satisfaction, along with proven experience producing accurate, detail-oriented work in support of client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems,
• Perform installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, Vibration Transmitters
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and system optimization to support reliable operations and minimize downtime
• Rebuild and calibrate instrumentation components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, manuals, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external contractors during installations, start-ups, and shutdowns
• Accurately complete calibration records, maintenance reports, work orders, and electronic documentation (CMMS)
• Communicate equipment condition, safety concerns, and job status clearly to operations and supervision
• Perform all work in compliance with Health & Safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies
• Other duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical principles, voltage/current relationships
• Valid, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED), and CSTS 2020
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
• Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Proficient with test and calibration equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes)
• Skilled using hand tools and electrical tools for installation and maintenance
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Valid driver's licence
• Available for 12 hour shifts; 1 - 8 day rotation
• Competitive hourly wage $51/hour, with overtime

Build Your Trade. Build Your Future.

Join PTW Energy Services and turn a job into a long-term career. We are the largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor in Western Canada with 40 locations and nearly 2,000 workers, we have the scale to keep our crews working. That means steady work, strong leadership, and real opportunity.

To recognize and celebrate employees who exemplify our values, we've established dedicated programs such as our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Recognition Awards, Safety Rewards Program and Milestone Achievement Program, ensuring that excellence, safe work and tenure are consistently acknowledged and never go unnoticed.