Instrumentation Technician

Trans Mountain operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 300,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta and British Columbia, and 111 kilometres of pipeline in Washington state.

**Our Core Values**

Trans Mountain’s core values - Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence - guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

A Trans Mountain Instrumentation Technician will be expected to provide Operational Support in a multi-skilled work environment that promotes public safety, environmental stewardship and pipeline integrity. In this role, a technician would be required to utilize maintenance tracking software to document calibration and functionality testing as completed on protective devices, custody transfer instrumentation and pipeline equipment used for both personal and equipment safety. The technician would also be expected to work in both Operations with other trades designations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain process instrumentation, communication networks and control equipment including flow computers, tank gauging systems, custody transfer metering and associated equipment.
- Utilize electrical/instrument drawings sets and associated schematics, update as-built drawings.
- Supports programming and troubleshooting of Local Operator Interfaces and Programmable Logic Controllers. (Rockwell PLC and LOI software is the present standard used at Trans Mountain)
- Provide Instrumentation support and maintenance to ensure system reliability.
- Analyze, interpret and utilize the information contained in SCADA, LOI displays and P&ID drawings to ensure the safe operation of facilities.
- Support Emergency Response initiatives and be required to take training in these areas.
- Provide Operational support to ensure throughput and system reliability.

**Requirements**:

- High School completion.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a related field.
- Journeyman Instrumentation Certificate - Interprovincial Standard (IP) is required.
- Journeyman Electrician Red Seal Certificate would be an asset.
- Understanding of Canadian Electrical Code requirements, Process Control and Hydro Test fundamentals are required.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees, environment and the general public.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Availability to be on call as part of an on-call rotation
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
- Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to detail is critical.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must live within an hour of the Edmonton terminal.

**We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last**

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

**A Rewarding Opportunity**

**We offer**:

- Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
- An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
- Competitive compensation;
- Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans
- A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
- Meaningful work that makes a difference;
- An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

**We value**:

- The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
- Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
- The commitment and resilience of our people;
- Collaboration and achieving success together.

In Alberta, the existing pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as t