Job Description

• or equivalent experience

Work Setting

• Various locations
• Shop fabrication

Tasks

• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems
• Repair and adjust system components
• Complete test and maintenance reports
• Remove and replace defective parts
• Calibrate components and instruments
• Logical approach for troubleshooting
• Determine testing and maintenance procedures
• Install new measuring instruments
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work
• Read and interpret blueprints

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Industrial Instrument Mechanic Trade Certification
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
• Instrumentation and Control Technicians (Red Seal)

Type of Service and Repair

• Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic sequential control system
• Hydraulic and electro-hydraulic sequential control system
• Electrical control system
• Electronic process instrumentation
• Pneumatic process instrumentation
• In-line process analyzers
• Multiple loop control system
• Computerized instrumentation system
• Primary control element and sensors maintenance and application
• Final control element maintenance and application
• Distributed control system (DCS)
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system
• Signal converters
• Signal conditioners
• Temperature, pressure, flow and level instruments
• Speed measurement indicators
• Density, weight or viscosity instruments
• pH indicators and sensors
• Gas analyzers
• Gas and liquid chromatographs
• Spectrometers
• Vibration sensing system
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Instrument Experience

• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic
• Electronic
• Electrical instruments
• Nuclear
• Wireless transmission (radio)
• Mechanical
• Precision measuring instrument

Type of Industry Experience

• Industrial instruments servicing
• Pulp and paper
• Mining and smelting
• Water treatment and waste management
• Food
• Chemical
• Steel industry

Area of Specialization

• Industrial

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)