Service Technician Electrical Instrumentation

**ABOUT US**

Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (TNPI) operates regulated pipelines in central Alberta from Edmonton to Calgary, and in the South Eastern Ontario to Montreal corridor, delivering refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel and heating fuel used by businesses and consumers.

We have been operating pipelines for more than 70 years and are committed to operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in order to protect the public, the environment and the pipeline.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**

TNPI offers a stable work environment with predictable business growth. The organization serves a committed client group made up of 3 major Oil & Gas companies and benefits from consistent and growing Canadian demand for petroleum products.

TNPI has a culture that supports personal initiative, and is a place where employees have considerable autonomy and ownership of their functions. The flat organizational structure allows for broad mandates and the opportunity to expand your skills and experience, as well as access to decision makers and senior leadership. The TNPI culture is collegial, values employee input, and supports work/life balance. TNPI achieves operational excellence in four pillars: Safety, Environment, Reliability and People.

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Reporting to the Supervisor-Technical Services, the Service Technician - Instrumentation/Electrical is responsible for maintenance of the pipeline system in the region from Nanticoke to Kingston. This role is responsible for installation and maintenance of electrical, control, measurement, and communication systems; maintenance of supporting procedure and documentation systems; emergency first response to support the safe and reliable operation of the pipeline.

This position performs in accordance with the TNPI Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS), Safety, Environment, and Regulatory requirements.

**This position is a safety sensitive and a risk sensitive position and requires you to be fit for duty at all times.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Demonstrates visible safety leadership in inspection, identification, and response to daily operational issues.
- Pipeline facility maintenance including inspection and repair of facilities. Determine and initiate adjustments or repairs as required.
- Maintain low and medium voltage electrical and process control equipment.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance tasks to be completed on scheduled time and on budget
- Coordinate and initiate third party support for electrical maintenance services
- Respond to break down / shut down issues in a safe and efficient manner
- Identify and diagnose electrical and control issues or trends in equipment failure to maximize pipeline reliability
- Review and revise facility drawings for accuracy, review and revise support documentation, manuals, and procedures under the guidance of the Risk Assessment and Management of Change (MOC) systems to ensure safety, compliance, and consistency.
- Recommend and install equipment under the guidance of Risk Assessment, Management of Change (MOC) systems and the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Program automation equipment for process control and maintenance improvement.
- On-call support for daily operations, right of way management and emergency response.
- Support projects for process and equipment improvement
- Ensure technical and professional training is up to date

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Instrumentation and Control Technician (447A) Certificate of Qualification or equivalent. Preference will be given to individuals who also hold an Industrial Electrician (442A) or Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (309A) C of Q
- 4-5 years related work experience as a field services or pipeline technician.
- PLC programming (programmable logic controller) and troubleshooting
- Incident Command System (ICS) level 100
- High voltage maintenance practices
- Valid Ontario driver’s license in good standing
- Able to handle elevated risk situations
- Possesses high attention to detail, including accuracy and completeness
- Demonstrates safety leadership
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong listening skills
- Excellent team player
- Familiar with MS Office tools

**WORK CONDITION**
- Position is based at Elmbank Road, Mississauga, ON.
- Travel to pipeline facilities and site offices will be required via company service vehicle
- Field position is exposed to outdoor temperatures and conditions

**MORE OF WHAT WE OFFER**
- Work in a small, highly competent team whose members share your high sense of commitment.
- Industry-competitive compensation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.