Instrumentation Technician

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.