Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems used in industrial processes.
- Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation including pressure, temperature, level, flow and proximity sensors, transmitters, switches and control devices.
- Perform calibration and verification of process instrumentation and ensure equipment operates within required specifications.
- Assist with the design, modification and updating of instrumentation and control system drawings.
- Develop and maintain instrumentation specifications, loop diagrams, control schematics and related technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial control systems to identify and resolve instrumentation and process control issues.
- Assist with PLC programming, control system modifications and commissioning activities.
- Inspect instrumentation and control equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable regulations.
- Develop and maintain testing, calibration and preventative maintenance procedures for instrumentation and control systems.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation, control systems and related electrical equipment.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, process control and system performance.
- Work with maintenance and operations personnel to diagnose process and equipment issues.
- Maintain accurate records of calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring safe, efficient and consistent operation and maintenance of equipment and processes.
Qualifications
- A recognized diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Controls or a related field, with suitable industrial experience.
* Instrumentation & Control Technician (447A) Certificate of Qualification is preferred.
* Industrial Electrician (442A) Certificate of Qualification is considered an asset.
- At least 5 years of industrial instrumentation and process control experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, level and position measurement devices.
- Experience with PLC controls, including Allen-Bradley Logix and/or Siemens S7 programming platforms.
- Experience with HMI, SCADA and industrial control systems.
- Experience with calibration, troubleshooting and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
- Experience working with control valves, actuators, transmitters, sensors and other process control equipment.
- Experience with industrial communication networks and control system integration is an asset.
- Experience with full lifecycle projects, including instrumentation selection, installation, programming, testing and commissioning.
- Familiarity with automated systems and industrial process control.
- Ability to function with minimal supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to get the job done.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office programs.
- Must possess a high level of effective written and verbal communication skills.
