E & I - Instrument Technician (Journeyman & 3rd/4th Year Apprentices) – Maintenance
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteGrande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration programs on facility instrumentation, control systems, and final control elements. Diagnose, isolate, and repair complex loops, communication network faults, and equipment malfunctions to ensure optimal facility runtime. Calibrate, test, and configure electronic, pneumatic, and digital instruments using advanced test equipment and tools like HART Communicators. Maintain, function-test, and calibrate critical life-safety systems, including Gas Detection, LEL Detection, and Fire Detection controllers and sensors. Support and optimize process control infrastructure including compressor panels, RTUs, BMS, line heaters, and related production equipment. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to apprentices, sharing best practices for maintenance precision and safe work isolation procedures. This local position requires a Certified Journeyman Instrumentation Technician designation and is based in Grande Prairie, AB. Candidates may select between a 5/2 or 8/6 shift rotation.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Journeyman Instrumentation Technician designation
- Strong background in industrial maintenance, turnaround execution, and daily facility operations
- Exceptional troubleshooting abilities with a deep understanding of process loops, loop tuning, and control logic
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
- Reside in or be within a commutable distance to Grande Prairie, AB
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and highly organized with a proactive approach to asset reliability and maintenance documentation
Desired Qualifications
- Valid industry safety tickets (H2S Alive, First Aid, Common Safety Orientation)
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