Instrumentation Mechanic/Technologist

West Fraser is a leading diversified wood products company and listed on the NYSE and TSX. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022 and BC’s Top Employers for 2021, we are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team.

Cariboo Pulp is a West Fraser and Mercer International joint venture 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.

Regular work schedule:

Monday to Thursday, nine hour day shifts Every second Friday off, with the other Friday being an eight hour shift This means working four days one week and five days the next week, averaging to 80 hours of work per pay period

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.

Our ideal candidate will have:

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.

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