Instrumentation Technician

2 months ago


Quesnel, Canada West Fraser Full time

West Fraser is a leading diversified wood products company, recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2022 and BC's Top Employers for 2021. We are a growing company seeking a talented Instrumentation Mechanic/Technologist to join our team.

Cariboo Pulp, a West Fraser and Mercer International joint venture, is located in Quesnel, BC. We are currently looking for a motivated Journeyperson Instrumentation Mechanic/Technologist.

Reporting to the E&I Supervisor, the Instrumentation Mechanic/Technologist will perform their duties as a member of the Electrical and Instrumentation department and collaborate with other departments of the division.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work on instruments ranging from pressure transducers, weightometers, flow controllers, various level and temperature sensors; ensure all systems are wired to communicate with the DCS;
  • Responsible for instrumentation equipment maintenance;
  • Regular field and programming troubleshooting / adjustments of equipment;
  • Ensure that the instrument readings are reliable and accurate at all times;
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment;
  • Delta V programming and hardware maintenance;
  • PM and repair of various site analyzers;
  • Any other duties required by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Journeyperson Instrumentation Mechanic or Instrumentation Technologist;
  • Willingness and ability to work over-time and weekends occasionally;
  • Industrial experience;
  • Experience in reading engineering drawings;
  • Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with electrical and instrumentation;
  • Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation;
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills;
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
  • Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction.