Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic

ERCO Worldwide


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: North Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Contractor
ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO’s major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.

The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

Journeyman Instrumentation - Mechanic (10 Month Contract)

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary

Location: North Vancouver Plant (100 Forester Street North Vancouver, British Columbia)

Hours: 37.33 hours per week

Salary: $55.54/hr

Travel: N/A

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision:

To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet.

Our Mission:

We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships.

Our Values:

Consistent and Dependable: Customers can expect excellence from ERCO. We deliver reliably , operate safely, and care about our customers’ success .

Knowledgeable and Innovative: ERCO helps evolve and improve our industry through thought leadership, manufacturing and product innovation , and proven expertise .

Proactive: ERCO makes decisions that ensure sustainable health for our employees, customers, and environment.

To learn more click here .

Join The Team:

At ERCO we are part of a leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly bleaching chemicals. We are looking for an Instrument Mechanic to join our maintenance team at ERCO North Vancouver on a temporary full-time basis! The position is responsible for maintaining and repairing DCS, PLC, and HMI systems, performing loop checks, instrument calibrations, as well as replacing and/or rebuilding a variety of instrumentation equipment.

The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Supervisor. Shift schedule is 4 days on, 3 days off – regular 37.33 hours/week with overtime as needed. This is a unionized position with an hourly rate of $55.54.

The Role:

  • Safely perform Preventative Maintenance work while working with production schedules.
  • Diagnose and repair instrumentation equipment breakdowns and problems efficiently to minimize production interruptions.
  • Respond to emergency call outs and situations with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Perform day-to-day health checks of the Control and alarm systems.
  • Ensures PM tasks are executed on schedule while minimizing plant downtime due to failure.
  • Create, Support and Troubleshoot automation/controls (DCS/PLC) within the plant.
  • Work with purchasing, corporate engineering and vendors to specify and source automation equipment and materials within the plant.


The Person:

  • Journeyman Instrument Trades Qualification (Red Seal).
  • Minimum 3 years of process plant experience.
  • Previous experience troubleshooting and programming DCS, PLC and HMI systems.
  • Must possess strong communication and time management skills.
  • Must possess strong commitment to safety and environmental protection.
  • Preference will be given to the following:
    • Candidates who have experience with Foxboro DCS.
    • Candidates who possess multiple trades qualifications.
    • Candidates who show acumen and desire to learn both Instrument and electrical aspects of maintenance.


The Value You Bring:

  • Strong health and safety mindset
  • Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
  • Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
  • Drives continuous improvement
  • Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
  • Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational


What you’ll love about us!

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

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