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Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The technician is responsible for installing, supporting, and testing tubing and instruments on compression and processing equipment packages. They must interpret technical drawings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and reliability.

Job details

ABOUT US: Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment solutions. Most of our solutions are related to Energy Transition and carbon reduction industries. POSITION OVERVIEW: Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting a Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician to work at our Shepard Shop (9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4R6). The Instrumentation Technician will be able to install, support, and test tubing. Additionally, this role may be involved in interpreting technical drawings, preparing reports, and collaborating with other production staff to optimize system performance and reliability QUALIFICATIONS: Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation or a related trade Experienced (typically 5+ years) in instrumentation installation, supporting, and testing within a fabrication environment Experience working on compression and processing equipment packages is considered an asset Required to Pass a Functional Alcohol and Drug test prior to onboarding Required to pass Pneumatic Testing prior to onboarding Experience with the following is considered an asset: >1’’ SS tube fabrication Electric benders ORFS tube assemblies Tube fitting for welders Well organized, excellent communication skills, and works well in a team environment Applicable tooling required KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI): INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY (Weighting 70%) Technical Proficiency and Execution Tube Bending Experience Installation and mounting of instruments Factory Acceptance Testing/commissioning of flow meters, pressure gauges, etc Skid layout using P&IDs, GA's, and customer specifications Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications Pneumatic testing of tubing is required to ensure workmanship and quality PROCESS MANAGEMENT (Weighting 20%) Operations Support Prepare documentation per company standards, ensuring deadlines are met Participate in Toolbox meetings, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation measures Training and Mentorship Share knowledge and mentor junior technicians Assist in training programs and mentorship initiatives COLLABORATION (Weighting 10%) Cross-functional Engagement Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective communication and task execution Professionally interact with internal customers, vendors, and inspectors Operational Efficiency Foster continuous improvement environment Work closely with other trades for unit design optimization We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment. We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powered by JazzHR X2z4LJSJtJ

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Journeyperson certification in Instrumentation and typically possess over 5 years of experience in a fabrication environment. Passing a functional alcohol, drug, and pneumatic test is required prior to onboarding.