Instrumentation Technician

North 49 Foods is part of a family-owned global provider of high-quality specialty meat products. Our parent company, Donald’s Fine Foods has been operating for over 30 years with three (3) plants in British Columbia, one (1) in Alberta and two (2) in Saskatchewan and has built its business around the core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and superior customer service. We know our dedicated staff is what makes it all possible.

We currently have an opening for an **Instrumentation Technician **based out of our location in Moose Jaw, SK.

**Responsibilities**
- Work safely in a Plant industrial environment and able to follow all safety procedures in accordance with company policies.
- Site Construction Support and execution of installation, start-up, commissioning and function testing of instrument system panels, field instrument panels, field instrumentation, fire, and gas detection system devices, etc.
- Work with a variety of pneumatic and electronic instruments to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, and composition.
- Calibrate, repair, maintain, and adjust system components. Install and maintain instruments on new or existing equipment.
- Assist plant production by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and providing support for electronics including numerous label printers, applicators, and production data collection devices (scales, terminals, barcode scanners, etc)
- Assist the electrical department in programming VFD, controllers, PLCs, etc.
- Carry out preventative maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
- Read, interpret, and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams, ladder diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Conduct scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance on process and environmental equipment in accordance with the SOP, Safety Health and Environmental policies, and current Good Manufacturing Policies (GMP)
- Calibrate and certify instruments and scales.
- Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, clean, repair, and reassemble equipment such as MCC’s, motors, instruments, and solenoid valves according to oral and written instructions.
- Repair and adjust system components such as sensors, transmitters, and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts.
- Perform other advanced tasks such as Thermography, Interlock testing and Calibrations.
- A good foundation in basic mechanical and shop skills such as general maintenance, HVAC, lighting and plumbing.

**Requirements**:

- Certified with a minimum of 3 years of experience with installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining process instrumentation for measuring and controlling flow, pressure, temperature and level.
- Working knowledge of Programmable Electronic Systems (DCS, PLC) and the HMI’s that support these.
- A willingness to work overtime and respond to call-out after hours and weekends when needed.
- Ability to climb stairs and exposure to heights.
- Able to read and understand P&ID drawings, schematic drawings, control loop drawings, logic diagram and ladder diagram.
- Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, tests and documents related to processes.
- Experience in electrical work, operating Aerial work platforms/Boom lifts, building and installing trays and supports, terminations, installing and testing instruments, pulling in cable, installing lighting.

We offer competitive wages including a comprehensive medical, health & dental benefits package, and RSP contributions.

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7T2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person