Instrumentation Technician

Primary Purpose:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, 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) in the Thunder Bay area.

Key Accountabilities:

• Calibration and testing of all Critical Safety System, Equipment Protection and Quality Control components.
• Trouble shooting and replacement of failed or defective instrumentation including actuators, regulators, solenoids, transmitters, switches, sensors, and analyzers.
• Maintenance of the plant PLCs with respect to troubleshooting, card replacements and logic changes.
• Responsible for Instrumentation Preventative Maintenance Work Order System.
• Ordering of replacement parts and components and the maintaining of critical shelf plant spares.
• Maintaining control systems databases.
• Planning and execution of plant turnaround work.
• Travel to remote facilities.
• Respond to service calls in the evening or on weekends to ensure continuity of plant operations.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• AEC or DEP in industrial automation.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial plant environment required.
• Journeyman certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and/or Electrical.
• Operating and maintenance experience with process, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Previous plant and/or industrial gas experience a plus.
• Experience in the industrial gases or pharmaceutical industry is an asset.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks & prioritize work.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s and Rosemount Instruments.
• Ability to read and understand schematic wiring diagrams and process diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience maintaining and calibrating process analyzers.
• Reliable individual who can work under minimum supervision.
• Has the ability to recognize, understand, analyze and solve technical problems.
• Has a systematic approach to troubleshooting in process control, instrumentation and electrical control.
• Working knowledge and experience with high/medium Voltage Electrical switchgears.
• Familiar with the use of a computerized maintenance management system.
• Experience in proactive planning and scheduling of maintenance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. OneDrive, Teams).
• Previous Servomex, Delta-F, Gow Mac, Teledyne &/or Drager process analyzer experience.
• Valid driver license with clean abstract.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical and Sensory Demands:

• Has full range of motion and is able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders as required.
• Ability to concentrate in loud working environments.

Working Environment:

• Office with exposure to manufacturing facilities and outdoor construction sites.
• Occasional weekend or night work as required.
• Travel to Linde installation in Geraldton, ON (30-40%)

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, and 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.