Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist
- AB, Canada
- Alberta, Canada, Canada
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Original job description
We're seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist to take ownership of a fleet of production and power generation equipment supporting drilling and completions operations across Alberta. This is a highly autonomous field-based role covering a large operating area from Rocky Mountain House to Grande Prairie, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and spending the majority of their time in the field
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of production and power generation equipment across multiple field locations.
- Perform calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of gas metering and instrumentation systems.
- Maintain and support scrubber controls, production equipment, and associated control systems.
- Troubleshoot and support SCADA systems and field communications infrastructure.
- Support mobile natural gas generators, diesel generators, MCC units, and associated electrical equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues in the field.
- Coordinate maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment upgrades as required.
- Ensure equipment is operating safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
- Maintain calibration records, inspection documentation, and equipment records.
- Work closely with field operations personnel and contractors to support ongoing operations and equipment reliability.
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician, Journeyperson Electrician, Dual-Ticketed E&I Technician preferred.
- Experience supporting oil & gas production facilities, drilling operations, or power generation equipment.
- Strong hands-on experience with instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with gas measurement and metering systems.
- Working knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial control systems.
- Experience with generators, MCCs, and field electrical infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Alberta.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and troubleshoot production and power generation equipment across field locations, including gas metering, instrumentation, SCADA, generators, MCCs, and electrical systems. Coordinate repairs and upgrades, ensure safe and compliant operations, maintain equipment records, and work with field personnel and contractors.
Requirements
A journeyperson instrumentation technician or electrician qualification is required, with a dual-ticketed E&I technician preferred. Candidates should have hands-on oil and gas, instrumentation, gas measurement, SCADA, generator, and electrical infrastructure experience, along with strong troubleshooting skills, a valid driver's licence, and willingness to travel extensively in Alberta.
Skills
- Instrumentation Calibration
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Gas Metering
- SCADA Systems
- Industrial Control Systems
- Generator Maintenance
- MCC Support
- Field Communications
- Scrubber Controls
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Upgrades
- Regulatory Compliance
- Calibration Records
- Problem-Solving
- Independent Work
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Keywords
- Electrical And Instrumentation
- Journeyperson Electrician
- Dual-Ticketed E&I Technician
- Oil And Gas
- Drilling Operations
- Completions Operations
- Production Facilities
- Power Generation
- Instrumentation Calibration
- Gas Measurement
- Gas Metering Systems
- SCADA
- Industrial Control Systems
- Scrubber Controls
- Natural Gas Generators
- Diesel Generators
- MCC Units
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Upgrades
- Regulatory Compliance
- Calibration Records
- Field Operations
- Contractor Coordination
- Alberta