Instrumentation Technician

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process instrumentation and control systems used in manufacturing operations. This position ensures the reliable operation of equipment used to monitor and control critical process variables including temperature, pressure, flow, level, pH, conductivity, weight, and other process parameters. The technician works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance personnel to support safe, compliant, and efficient plant operation. 

• →Inspect, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair process instrumentation and control systems. 

• →Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and instrumentation-related equipment failures. 

• →Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability. 

• →Install, commission, and validate new instrumentation and control equipment. 

• →Calibrate transmitters, sensors, analyzers, load cells, control valves, and related devices. 

• →Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and distributed control system (DCS) troubleshooting and maintenance. 

• →Review and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, instrument loop drawings, and technical specifications. 

• →Investigate process alarms, control system issues, and equipment malfunctions. 

• →Complete maintenance documentation, calibration records, and work orders accurately and on time. 

• →Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and company requirements. 

• →Participate in plant shutdowns, startups, commissioning activities, and capital projects. 

• →Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives. 

• →Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, quality assurance, and other maintenance trades.  

• Diploma in Instrumentation Technician, or a related field. 

• Instrumentation Technician Red Seal Certification considered an asset. 

• Experience with industrial process instrumentation and control systems. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving instrumentation, electrical systems, PLCs, and automation equipment. 

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation. 

• Proficiency with calibration equipment and maintenance software (CMMS). 

• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Manufacturing Environment. 

• Ability to work in industrial manufacturing environments. 

• Ability to lift equipment and tools as required. 

• Ability to work at heights, in varying temperatures, and within confined spaces when necessary. 

• Ability to participate in on-call and occasional after-hours maintenance support. 

Certification in instrumentation

Associates degree or technical training, or combination of experience.

1+ years of relevant experience for entry to this level.

• Process Instrumentation (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, pH, Conductivity, Weight, Speed.) 

• Calibration and Loop Checking 

• Control Valves and Actuators 

• PLC and HMI Systems 

• SCADA and DCS Platforms 

• Industrial Networking and Communications 

• Electrical and Pneumatic Systems 

• Root Cause Analysis and Reliability Practices 

• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs 

• GMP Documentation and Compliance 

• Equipment reliability and uptime. 

• Calibration compliance and accuracy. 

• Completion of preventive maintenance tasks. 

• Reduction in instrumentation-related downtime. 

• Quality and accuracy of maintenance documentation. 

• Compliance with safety and GMP requirements.