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Journeyman Instrumentation

Fort Saskatchewan, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 11, 2026
1 position

$46–$50 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Journeyman Instrumentation technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, and maintaining process control and measurement instrumentation. They also perform mechanical repairs, troubleshoot systems using test equipment, and manage inventory records.

Job details

Why Control Tech? At Control Tech, our goal is to empower our people to deliver high quality solutions to our clients. We offer a competitive perks/benefits package and place value on our employees! Some of the benefits you can expect are: * Competitive pay * Comprehensive Premium Benefit Package - Medical, Dental/Vision, Life and AD&D - Extended Health Services * Training & Education: Fostering ongoing growth and development of our employees. * Employee & Family Assistance Programs * And so much more; come see for yourself! Project Duration: Start Date is ASAP through May 2027 Shift: 14 Days On / 7 Days Off Rotation – 11.5 hour working days. Consistent Schedule with extended time off between rotations Accommodations: Meals and lodging provided via Camp setting. Travel with Flights are provided from Edmonton or Calgary to Site to Fort McMurray area Contractors welcome to apply Job Brief: The Journeyman Instrumentation works with other Journeyman and apprentices, demonstrating practical skills in the industry. The JM will test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices. Duties & Responsibilities: * Installs process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.). * Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing. * Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers. * Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement, and tests); maintains field instrument records and standards. * Provides support to operations in process control. * Uses pressure and or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems. * Repairs and adjusts system components (sensors, transmitters, programmable logic controllers, etc.); removes and replaces defective parts. * Installs and repairs chemical pumps. * Reads and understands P&ID drawings. * Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies. * Uses ERP system (IFS Aurena Tech Portal) to complete daily work tickets. * Manages warehouse inventory monthly reports. * Senior Instrument JM complete on-the-job training documents for junior technicians. * Provides on-call support as required. * Other duties as required. Required Skills/Qualifications: * Red Seal Journeyman Certificate required. * Technical training or experience in oil and gas processes required. * Intermediate to advanced computer skills. * Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles). * Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Red Seal Journeyman Certificate and have experience in oil and gas processes. Additional requirements include valid safety certifications such as H2S Alive, CSO, and CSTS, along with a clean driving record.