Instrumentation Field Technician

Global Analyzer Systems is the premier emissions monitoring service provider in Western Canada. We build, install, and maintain continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), with a full range of regulatory consulting services to help manage and ensure compliance for facilities in a variety of industries. Additionally, Global continues to be a leader in air monitoring through innovation, currently developing a number of advancements to improve emissions measurement technology here in Canada and across the globe.

Our Field Service Technicians provide world-class services in the areas of regulatory performance testing and maintenance of air monitoring systems. They must be able to represent themselves and the company as trusted advisors to our valued clients.

**Responsibilities**
- 1) CEMS Field Service and Support_
- Prepare tools, parts, and equipment necessary for the successful completion of assigned jobs.
- Work on Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) and PLC’s (Allen Bradley, Modicon) supporting hardware issues and installing new hardware (I/O cards, processors, network communication equipment).
- Perform scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance on CEM systems including replacement of sampling system components, pneumatics components, filters and electronic transmitters.
- Perform gas analyzer calibrations, maintenance, and adjustments in the field and in the shop.
- Troubleshoot CEMS issues and perform on-site repairs as required.
- Install and commission new CEMS equipment including sampling systems, analyzer packages and control system tie ins. Perform basic data input and analysis, data acquisition and control system program development and debugging.
- Respond to emergency field maintenance requests where requested.
- Complete field reports and documentation as part of scope of completed field work.
- 2) Project Support _
- Provide internal support for project documentation (Technical specifications, design documents, DAS/PLC program testing and QC, technical reviews of regulatory documents such as CEMS monitoring plans, certification reports.
- Troubleshoot and repair of system operations.
- Participate in Quality Control (QC) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.
- Conduct field assessments of future installations of new analyzer systems and data acquisition systems, detailing installation requirements and reviewing technical specifications to ensure the installation goes according to plan.
- Assist with new CEMS construction activities such as fabrication, wiring, tubing, quality control testing and quality documentation.
- 3) Client and Team Support_
- Prepare parts shipments for clients.
- Complete job sheets, time sheets, and expense reports as required.
- Clean/maintain the DAS shop, instrument shop and service bay.
- Complete service inventory counts; ensure there is sufficient service parts inventory.
- Such other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned from time to time by the Employer.
- 4) Quality Management Program Participation_
- 5) Participation in Safety Program and Initiatives._

**Qualifications**

For this position, we would ideally like to see:

- Instrumentation or Automation background including Technical diploma, trade or BSc.
- Experience with Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems, process gas analyzers, control systems such as Allen Bradley and Modicon PLC’s is an asset
- At least 3 years experience working in an instrumentation/automation field service role
- SQL experience is an asset

At a minimum we require:

- Education or experience in instrumentation, preferably environmental monitoring
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Physically fit (able to lift up to 50 lbs)
- Unafraid of heights (able to climb a ladder up to 150 feet)
- Willingness to travel 1- 3 weeks each month
- Mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude

By building an environment that promotes innovation, ingenuity, and personal development, Global Analyzer Systems aims to grow as leaders in our industry, delivering measurement excellence with world-class service.

**Work Environment**

Some of the benefits of working for Global Analyzer include:

- Team-first environment, with an emphasis on open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement (including a fun and informal workplace).
- Fast-paced with a variety of technical challenges and opportunities.
- High level of trust and autonomy, with mínimal supervision.
- Upward mobility and opportunity to grow with the company.

**Compensation**

Competitive compensation and benefits package (including available RRSP matching program) available.
- Global Analyzer Systems strives to create a work environment where everyone feels at home and can contribute their very best every day. We celebrate the diversity in experiences, backgrounds, cultures, ideas, and opinions that each member of Team Global brings, and we actively seek to learn from each other so we can break down barriers and succeed together._
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