Journeyman Instrumentation Technician

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Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Adhere to all company Environmental, Heath, and Safety policies and procedures set out by Epscan
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and adherence
• Able to perform repairs, order material and train/mentor apprentices with the maintenance, replacement, and installation of equipment.
• Strong understanding and use of Instrumentation Test Equipment & will be able to complete calibrations unattended.
• Capable of setting set points on safety shutdown device(s) & should be able to complete calibrations unattended in most situations.
• Working with advanced meter(s) checking for continuity, resistance, voltages and current readings
• Working with advanced calibration devices such as Pressure, Level & Temperature transmitters, Hart Communicators, various RTU’s and PLC’s
• Responsible for all administrative, material ordering, and QAQC documents directly associated with the project and collecting information for QAQC documents for Project Managers.
• Display the ability to lead on maintenance, construction and upgrade projects and assisting others with basic troubleshooting skills and make decisions on their own
• A strong knowledge of Analyzers, Gas Chromatographs, and other process sensing equipment
• Able to work on Process equipment at Plant facilities such as Boilers, Separators, Line heaters, Compressors, VRU’s and other essential process equipment with little to no assistance

• Will be able to work alone on or around any ‘live’ process or equipment without supervision or a qualified client representative’s guidance – includes isolation and de-pressuring of any system
• Familiar and confident in Gas Detection, LEL Detection & Fire Detection systems
• Work with a variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force and chemical composition
• Consult manufacturers’ manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures.
• Use pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect and test instrument and system operation, diagnose faults and tubing
• Practice loss management principles
• Consult with and advise process operators
• Repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts.
• Conduct risk assessments
• Calibrate and maintain components and instruments according to manufacturers’ specifications
• Work with engineers on basic design.
• Install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes.
• Interpret and use appropriate CSA, ISA and API installation standards and practices.
• On-call support as required

Successful candidates will have the following skills, experience, and personal attributes:

Qualifications

• Journeyman Red Seal Certification
• A valid Drivers License and good driving record
• Completed training in CSO, Standard First Aid, H2S Alive
• Strong problem solving and communication skills (both oral and written)

Experience

• Prior work experience in the construction, maintenance and/or electrical/instrumentation industry with a minimum of three years of experience in an oilfield industrial environment
• Wages dependent on experience

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 – 84 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort St. John, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Journeyman certification (required)

Work Location: In person