Instrument and Control Technician

Job Title: Instrumentation Technician

Reporting to: E, I & A Team Lead

Location: Kitimat

There's never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.

Why? We are Canada's first large scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, underpinned by safety, ethics and compliance and a drive to be a top quartile global scale asset. Our facility provides the world with lower carbon, made-in B.C. LNG.

This is your opportunity to be part of history, in an environment that will challenge you to apply all your skills, and where you can learn with a diverse team of highly experienced industry professionals and mentors.

With gratitude and respect LNG Canada acknowledges our facility is operated in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. We also gratefully acknowledge the First Nations in our project area and along our shipping route.

LNG Canada maintains a healthy, respectful, and safe environment for all our employees, contractors, partners, and communities. Protecting our people, community and our operations is our top priority. We're proud to be the catalyst for a thriving new energy sector, which sets the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.

Our Purpose

• Provide a secure supply of LNG at scale;

Connect Canadian natural gas to global markets.

Our Vision

• LNG Canada is a world class asset, Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer;

Help Canada diversify its export market.

Our Values

• Lead with Honesty
• Nurture our People
• Grow our Business
• Connect with Purpose

Come join the team making Canadian history

About the Role

Instrumentation Technicians are part of the Maintenance Team in the process unit and are responsible for Instrumentation, Fire and Gas and Analyzer equipment maintenance, repairs and calibrations across the site.

Instrumentation Technicians will report to the E,I&A Team Lead and be responsible for the maintaining of process, utilities, and marine instrumentation equipment.

Individuals will be required to analyze data through different tools and lenses and be able to work with remote office staff to solve various complex issues within their field of expertise. Each individual must be fully committed to becoming an expert in their field enabling quick decision making with fit for purpose and cost-effective solutions.

Instrumentation Technicians will be required to understand what digitalization is and how to leverage new technologies and know the importance data means to LNG Canada.

To succeed with us in Maintenance, we need your enthusiasm to:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to HSSE.
• Display a strong positive attitude to manage change and improvement in our processes, ways of working and our overall performance.
• Develop strong working relationships with your team, stakeholders to boost co-operation and a One Team approach.
• Drive knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching to accelerate team competence.
• Use your ability to utilize flexible thinking with well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Courage to hold strong to views when challenged or challenging others.

Leadership Capabilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and energize people and create a clear sense of direction and priorities with a ONE Team approach.
• Ability to positively influence people, effectively drive work processes and ensure compliance with policies.
• Ability to drive execution and stretch the performance of people with a wide range of capabilities.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity such that informed decisions are made without undue delay.
• Courage to hold strong to views when challenging current practices to encourage exploration of new ideas that drive improvement, i.e., Digitization.
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries.

You will use your expertise to:

Instrument Technicians will be part of the site Maintenance team responsible for the safe and efficient execution of Instrumentation, Fire and Gas, and Analyzer equipment maintenance, repairs and calibrations in both plant and marine environment

• Support site continuous improvement both in terms of efficiency but also digitalization initiatives and opportunities to drive best in class performance

• Drive best in class performance by embracing a learner mindset to become digitally enabled technician of the future leveraging technology and data, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, analytics

• Support Turnaround and Major Maintenance Teams as required to provide site expertise and guidance during pre work phases and execution

• Act as mentors for both operations teams and Apprentices to share knowledge and experience to better enable efficiency and best in class performance

• Support and develop Minor maintenance by Operations philosophy through training and demonstration so skills and knowledge can be shared to better enable a highly effective and highly trained operations team able to multi skill

• Champion the strategy of Lean and Continuous Improvement within the discipline for effectiveness and efficiency

• Be willing to cross train in skills to become a technician of the future utilizing AI, robotics, and data to become a digitally enabled worker

To be successful, you will have:

• At least 10 years' experience in the Instrumentation trade

• Journey Person with Red Seal qualification

• Dual trade an asset (Electrician)

• Hydrocarbon manufacturing facility experience an asset (LNG, Upgrading, Refining)

• Foundation fieldbus experience

• Analyzer (especially Gas Chromatographs) experience an asset

• Fire & Gas systems, especially line of site systems experience an asset

• FF Device experience an asset

• HART safety system experience an asset

• Guided wave, and open path level transmitter experience an asset

• Knowledge of Control & Safeguarding system cabinet and internal wiring experience an asset

• Cryogenic experience an asset

• Both fluent and articulate in English

This role requires that you:

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
• Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore what Kitimat has to offer in terms of lifestyle including schooling, local amenities, outdoor adventure, and housing, to ensure Kitimat is where you would like to call your new home.
• Have a valid Driver's License
• Are willing to comply with LNGC's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
• Know that this role may be expected to be on call on a rotational basis during the year and/or during site specific situations. Know that during Campaign Maintenance and Turnaround events will require additional effort including longer hours and shift work
• Are willing to work outdoors during inclement weather in all seasons including heavy snowfall and periods of heavy rain.
• Are able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces. Plant design conditions provide structures that are significantly taller than common in industry, individuals must be comfortable with heights as well as travel to and from the workface at heights.
• Know that this is not a fly-in, fly-out rotation role.

We Offer:

• A comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package (if required)
• A full suite of benefits including a flexible medical and health plan.
• A defined contribution pension plan with a matching program
• A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance.
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About Us:

LNG Canada is a joint venture company comprised of five global energy companies with substantial experience in liquefied natural gas (LNG) – Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS.

LNG Canada represents the largest private sector investment in Canadian history, and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to benefit local communities and provincial and national economies. It is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license that will initially export LNG from two processing units or "trains" totaling 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).

With our five joint venture participants, we continue to explore pathways to a potential LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion, which can unlock additional revenues to government and benefits for B.C. communities and businesses and deliver more lower carbon LNG to countries trying to achieve their energy transition goals.

Safety, shared economic value, environmental performance and social performance are our highest priorities. We have partnered with governments, local communities, and First Nations to maximize shared value.

Do you have a desire to learn and become part of an organization with a supportive and collaborative culture? Concerned you don't meet every job requirement? Studies show diverse candidates are less likely to apply unless they feel they meet every single qualification. LNG Canada hires for character and trains for skill. We're dedicated to attracting a diverse and inclusive workforce, representing the communities in which we live and work. We encourage you to apply today.