Instrument Technician

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Chemtrade Full time

Job Description:

Scope of Position


Reporting to the supervisors, Instrumentation Mechanics will perform and support various activities including, but not limited to, preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, as per work orders and/or supervisor's instructions, in a safe and efficient manner.

Such activities include (but are not limited to) installation, repair or maintaining, in accordance with manufacturers or site specifications and/or various relevant codes, electrical and instrument equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.

This position requires flexibility in meeting multiple job demands and the requirement to assist other tradespersons as and when needed.


Position:
Instrument Technician

Shift:

This is a unionized position based on 4 days a week, 10 hours per day; occasional overtime is available.


Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain Instrument systems including primary field devices, valves, actuators, meters, and analyzers.
  • Work with automation specialists to troubleshoot and repair control systems.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, safety and environmental standards, good housekeeping, and Responsible Care practices.
  • Participate in risk assessments, Root Cause Failure Analysis and maintenance optimization or improvement initiatives.
  • Install instrument tubing and small diameter pressure piping.
  • Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on a regular interval including instrument calibrations.
  • Identify, install, develop, and implement upgrades on existing instrument equipment.
  • Use the Work Order system to track hours, parts and supplies, and equipment history.
  • Assist other tradespersons when needed and provide guidance to an apprentice, if required.
  • Perform other maintenance related duties when needed.
  • Be willing and able to work overtime and be on call as required.
  • Maintain familiarity, and comply with all Chemtrade corporate and site Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) policies and procedures.
  • Participate in job safety analysis activities, housekeeping tours, safety programs and initiatives, such as Behaviour-Based Observations, company surveys, etc.

Work Environment

  • Shifts are 4 days x 10 hours; however, overtime, afternoon, night, and weekend work may be required as per plant's needs.
  • This is an electrochemical, industrial, process type plant. Much of the work is outdoors and frequent walking, bending, crouching, squatting, climbing ladders, etc. may be required.
  • Please note various chemicals are present on this site. Hence, there is a great sense of awareness, care, precaution, and training around that.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Must possess Interprovincial or BCTQ Journeyman Instrumentation certification (red seal)
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a journeyman maintenance role in a handson and in an industrial environment
  • Solid understanding and familiarity with electronic and pneumatic instrumentation systems.
  • Knowledge and experience with the installation and maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various instruments, probes, sensors, programming of logic control systems.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance
  • For purposes of performing work: must be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, squat, climb ladders, etc. without any difficulties
  • Able to work with minimum supervision within a multidiscipline team.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate excellence in safety and care for environment within workplace.
  • Excellent work ethic with a positive attitude a must.
  • Reliable, open to new ideas and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Strong technical and problemsolving skills.
  • Must pass company medical and background checks

Reports to:
Maintenance Supervisor

Rate of Pay:
$57.90

CHEMTRADE is a publically traded (

TSX:
CHE.UN) chemical manufacturing and handling company headquartered in Toronto, Canada with 65+ locations across North America and Brazil.

Chemtrade provides industrial chemicals and services to our customers in three main business segments; Sulphur & Performance Chemicals, Water Solutions and Electrochemicals.

Chemtrade is a reliable industry partner to the Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical industries and is committed to the codes and ethics of Responsible Care 14001.

Chemtrade is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will, where possible, provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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