Instrument Technician/Mechanic/Electrician

Description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring afull-time permanent Instrument Technician/Mechanic/Electrician dual-ticketposition working out ofGold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the maintenance and performance of essential treatment systems that support the continuous delivery of wastewater services to the community. Working alongside a skilled team of trades and operations professionals, you will perform Journeyman-level electrical and instrumentation (E&I) work, including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and machinery. You will also support maintenance activities across instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical systems, helping to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This position combines hands-on maintenance execution with participation in longer-term improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing plant reliability, performance, and operational excellence, with opportunities to work across multiple disciplines based on certification and operational requirements.

Whatyou’dbe responsible for

General Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance work with Operations andstakeholders.
• Support safe and reliable plant operations during normal and upset conditions.
• Execute work aligned with safety, quality, and schedule expectations.
• Participation in the standby/on-call rotation is a mandatory requirement of this position. Successful candidates must be available to respond to after-hours and emergency callouts, including urgent operational and equipment-related issues, in accordance with operational requirements.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Electrical Maintenance & Systems

• Maintain,troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Install, modify, and commission electrical systems and components.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, and manufacturer specifications.
• Support testing,startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment.

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation

• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation systems.
• Install, modify, and commission control systems and field devices.
• Program and support PLC, DCS, and HMI system functionality.
• Utilize systems such asDeltaV, Rockwell, and related platforms.

Asset Management & Documentation

• Maintain accurate equipment history and CMMS records.
• Complete detailed work orders and Problem–Cause–Remedy (PCR) documentation.
• Review and update drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Develop and follow safe work plans and hazard assessments.
• Identify hazards including stored energy and electricalbackfeeds.
• Validate isolations and maintain control of work during execution.

What’srequired to be successful

Education & Certification

• Grade 12 diploma– GED orequivalentcompletion of secondary education.
• Valid Alberta Journeyman Instrumentation Technician and Journeyman Electrician certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Journeyman in an industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Experience in water or wastewatertreatment facilities is considered an asset.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of methods, principles, practices, tools, and equipment used in E&I maintenance.
• Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and hazards related to E&I work.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge ofCMMS or work management systems (e.g., Ivara).
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

Assets

• Experience with 15 kV medium voltage switchgear, including operation, troubleshooting, and switching.
• Electrical construction and field installation experience.
• Experience with Emerson AMS, FisherValveLink, Rockwell Automation,RSLinx, andDeltaV.
• Experience usingBeamexcalibration equipment.
• Experience with ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems.

OtherRequirements

• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s licenseLimited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe drivingbehaviourswill be evaluated and considered for non-selectionregardless of current demerits on file).A Driver Abstract (5-year commercial type) will berequired.Drivers with a GDL class may be considered (limited to 3 demerits and pending driving behavior review referenced above).
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions andthroughall seasons.Please note that due to the nature of this position you maybe requiredto wear a ½ mask respirator for extended periodson a daily basis.

Otherimportant factsabout this job

Jurisdiction:IBEW1007

Class:DT1 (8520)

Hours of work:80 hours bi-weekly

Wage:Starting at$65.81 per hour