Offshore Instrumentation Technician

Do you want to solve tough challenges for the global energy industry?

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our Construction group here in St. John's, NL are looking to add a Instrumentation Tech to their team offshore.

What will you be doing?

• Execute tasks, as outlined in technical documents, including the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of instrument and process control equipment in compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and procedures.
• Interpret technical documents to assess and plan task sequences, required materials, and selection of appropriate tools and PPE, requesting clarification when necessary.
• Perform diagnostic testing and troubleshooting to identify hazards/ malfunctions at the component level; repairing, replacing, or reporting deficiencies as required.
• Perform work in a remote offshore location with a requirement to work in confined spaces, work from heights, in hazardous EX rated areas near operating equipment.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment, focused on the efficient and safe completion of all assigned tasks including reporting of daily work progress to supervisors.
• Take an active role in maintaining a safe work environment through participation in all HSSE programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, toolbox talks, safety observations, job hazard analysis, and ensuring personal compliance with all site rules and procedures.
• Ensure all required training, certification, and medical assessments for continued competency in role are maintained and completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure a continued commitment to meet all other requirements set out by Aker Solutions and/or our clients/vendors.

We think you should have:

• Inter-provincial Journeyperson Certificate- Instrument and Control or Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology
• At least 5 years' experience as a journeyperson or IET
• In depth understanding of applicable local regulatory codes and practices within the instrumentation and controls discipline and their application in an operating/brownfield environment.
• Awareness of the overall purpose of work management systems (PTW) in an operating/brownfield environment, the work scopes that would require permitting, and significant experience performing work scopes under permit including, but not limited to, lock out-tag out protocols, zero energy isolation, confined space entry.
• Interpretation of specifications through engineering drawings and work packs including, but not limited to, P&ID's, loop diagrams, installation details, schematics, control logics, specifications, & equipment manuals.
• Diagnostic testing methods and troubleshooting of instrument and process control system malfunctions, failures, and system faults in integrated control and safety systems (ICSS), process control systems (PCS), distributed control systems (DCS), emergency control systems (ESD) and fire and gas systems (FGS).
• Installation/removal and repair (where applicable) of cable trays, cable and glanding systems, instrument tubing systems and tray. This includes the necessary testing requirements and both LP and HP tubing
• Installation/removal, calibration/repair/testing (where applicable) of transmitters and their associated wiring
• Awareness and practical experience with the installation, installation/repair of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control equipment.
• Ability to formally document and submit field level modifications as red-lined drawings, field level walk downs and mechanical completion check sheets, and all other inputs required for technical records.
• Awareness and practical experience with the application of various instrument measuring devices (i.e., process meters, HART communicator, etc.
• Understanding of the hazards and risks associated with instrument components/ systems and the importance of maintaining operational integrity in an operating environment, including standard preventative and predictive maintenance practices that may be applied as outlined in regulations, codes, or client/company standards.
• Understanding and practical experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrument components in EX rated areas, including the characteristics of components used and precautions taken when working in the area.

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Company matching RRSP program
• Social and team-building events
• Dynamic project and team environment

Interested? Contact us.

Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aker Solutions is empowered by its diverse workforce. We ensure a good working environment where equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion are considered vital to our success. We believe diversity creates value, attracts talent, and makes life more interesting. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds related to race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, and more.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 15,000 people in more than 20 countries.