Instrumentation Technician

Job summary

Maintain and troubleshoot plant instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLCs, analyzers, and safety systems to support reliable and safe operations. Manage preventive maintenance and spare parts, coordinate turnaround work and plant start-ups, and provide on-call support and service at remote facilities.

Job details

Linde Canada Inc. Instrumentation Technician (temps plein) Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | req34132 The Instrumentation and Controls Technician is responsible for supporting Linde’s Air Separation Plant’s operation by maintaining all plant Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment (i.e. control devices, PLCs, process computers, process analyzers, transmitters, pneumatic control devices and electrical equipment). What you will enjoy doing* In this role, you will report to the Plant Manager and support the operation of Linde’s Air Separation Plant and VPSA by maintaining all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment You will calibrate and test critical safety systems, equipment protection devices, and quality control components to ensure reliable and safe operation Troubleshoot and replace failed or defective instrumentation, including actuators, regulators, solenoids, transmitters, switches, sensors, and analyzers is part of your role Maintain the plant PLCs, including troubleshooting issues, replacing cards, and implementing logic changes as required You will manage the instrumentation preventative maintenance work order system and ensure work is completed on schedule Order replacement parts and components, maintain critical spare parts inventory, and keep control systems databases up to date Plan and execute plant turnaround work in coordination with the operations and maintenance teams You will travel to remote facilities as needed and respond to after-hours service calls (evenings and weekends) to ensure continuity of plant operations Assist with plant start-up processes, as both support and lead. What makes you great* AEC or DEP in industrial automation, with a Journeyman certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and/or Electrical You have three to five (3–5) years of experience in an industrial plant environment; experience with process, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems preferred Industrial gas or pharmaceutical industry experience is an asset Strong technical skills, including working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, Rosemount instruments, and maintaining / calibrating process analyzers Further, you have the ability to read and understand schematic wiring diagrams and process diagrams, with a systematic approach to troubleshooting in process control, instrumentation, and electrical control Experience with high / medium voltage switchgear, computerized maintenance management systems, and proactive planning / scheduling of maintenance is required for this role Highly organized, able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work; reliable and comfortable working with minimal supervision Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and possess strong verbal and written communication skills You have a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, work extended hours / shift work as required, concentrate in loud environments, and travel 30–40% to Linde installations The work will involve both office settings and exposure to manufacturing and outdoor construction sites, including some weekend or night work Why you will love working with us Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. What we offer you! At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team. This is a existing position with a salary range of $100,000 to 110,000$ Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it We are looking forward to receiving your complete application. Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driver’s license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification. Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

What you’ll do

Maintain and troubleshoot plant instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLCs, analyzers, and safety systems to support reliable and safe operations. Manage preventive maintenance and spare parts, coordinate turnaround work and plant start-ups, and provide on-call support and service at remote facilities.

Requirements

Requires an industrial automation credential and a journeyman certificate in industrial instrumentation and/or electrical, along with 3–5 years of industrial plant experience. Candidates need PLC and process-control expertise, the ability to read technical diagrams, experience with switchgear and maintenance systems, a valid driver’s license, and the physical ability to perform site work and travel.

Listed skills

• Process Control · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Industrial Instrumentation
• Electrical Maintenance
• PLC Troubleshooting
• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Instrument Calibration
• Process Analyzer Maintenance
• Process Control
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Reading Wiring and Process Diagrams
• Preventive Maintenance
• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• High- and Medium-Voltage Switchgear
• Pneumatic Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Engineering
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Security & Safety

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