Instrumentation Technician - Journeyman

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 8, 2026
1 position

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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
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

The technician will install, program, and troubleshoot automation systems, including PLCs and electrical components. They are also responsible for participating in feasibility studies and preparing technical drawings for electrical connections.

Job details

At DCM, we deliver integrated industrial construction, maintenance and turn-around services. With a tremendous depth of knowledge, extensive experience and demonstrated success in many markets across Canada and internationally, we build lasting partnerships with clients. Our mission is to be an industry leader by creating a family of talented individuals in a culture of innovation, safety, quality, efficiency and fun. We are proud to work with talented and qualified employees who bring a variety of skills to our group, as these skills contribute directly to the growth and success of our business. Main Responsibilities Participate in feasibility studies for a variety of automated systems Take part in specifying systems’ characteristics and components Install automation systems such as instruments, PLCs, including all electrical components and accessories (i.e., junction boxes, control panels, etc.) Participate in the development of automated systems Select components and follow up with suppliers in collaboration with the purchasing department Prepare technical drawings and schematics for electrical connections Perform programming, troubleshooting and installation of motors’ variable speed drives Perform various maintenance and troubleshooting work on existing or new systems Required Skills Valid Red Seal or Journeyman Certificate (Trade credential must be recognized in Alberta) Journeyman certificate (electricity) is an asset; Minimum training in electrical technology, ideally at a college level, combined with industrial experience Experience in control and automation systems process instrumentation (PLC, operator interfaces, pneumatic systems, hydraulic, systems, etc.) Analyzer Experience Required Attitude geared toward interpersonal relations, advisory services, and communication H2S Alive is mandatory WHMIS 2015 is mandatory Fall Protection is mandatory Confined Space is mandatory ESTS (Electrical Safety Training System) is mandatory Valid First Aid with CPR ticket is mandatory One of the following Valid Safety Tickets; CSO,BSO or CSTS-09 Experience To The Following Will Be Considered An Asset Delta V-DCS AMS (asset management system) Field Bus Triconex Safety System Bentley Nevada Machine Monitoring Fisher Valves Flowserve Valves Masonelean Valves Rotork MOV’s WORKING CONDITIONS Rotations: 7 days on 7 days off (Shift Cycle is subject to change) Day shift Travel is required Charter flights from Edmonton or Calgary to site Camp accommodations Ability to lift and carry objects independently or as a team Ability to meet and maintain site access requirements

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Red Seal or Journeyman Certificate recognized in Alberta and possess mandatory safety certifications like H2S Alive and WHMIS. Experience with control and automation systems and industrial electrical technology is required.