Field Instrumentation Technician (Ontario/East Coast)

Field Instrumentation Technician (Ontario/East Coast)

We are excited to announce an opportunity as a Field Instrumentation Technician (RST Instruments) within the Orica Digital Solutions team. This role involves commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, decommissioning, and collecting data from geotechnical instruments. It is remote with support and supervisor located in Maple Ridge, BC, with travel up to 60% to customer sites.

About the Role

As a technician you will provide technical support to customers and internal teams, maintain and troubleshoot geotechnical instruments, and deliver reliable instrumentation services for critical infrastructure projects worldwide.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and discretionary bonus.
• Travel and accommodation provided for remote work.
• Opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects worldwide.
• Collaborative team environment with growth and learning.

What you will be doing

• Work safely and follow all WHS policies.
• Maintain regular communication and provide status updates to the supervisor.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams, both remotely and on-site.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot geotechnical instruments and data logging equipment.
• Commission and decommission geotechnical systems.
• Perform testing, calibration, and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Deliver on-site training and technical guidance to customers.
• Monitor and interpret instrument data, providing insights and recommendations.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, servicing, and support for up to two weeks.
• Assist with improving service processes and developing technical documentation.
• Prepare detailed field reports after each site visit.
• Ensure regular follow-up with customers to confirm system performance.
• Perform system checks to validate proper operation and compliance.
• Utilize support tools such as Freshdesk and Jira to manage customer issues.

What you will bring

• Diploma or degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Mining, Software, or Geotechnical Technology or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and WHS compliance.
• Bilingual French and English mandatory; Portuguese and/or Spanish an asset.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Working knowledge of electronics, networking, mechanics, geotechnical instrumentation or computer systems.
• Problem-solving ability and passion for troubleshooting.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 60%.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions (-40°C to +40°C).
• Experience with geotechnical instrumentation or related fields an asset.
• Familiarity with Shape Arrays (SAAs), RST Instruments & NavStar, Syscom, or 3vG products an asset.
• Data analysis skills with platforms like RSTAR Affinity, NavStar GeoExplorer, or Campbell Scientific LoggerNet an asset.
• Programming knowledge (Visual Basic, Python) an asset.

How You Shape and Influence Others

• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility.
• Shows integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character.
• Solid interpersonal & communication skills.
• Open to feedback and self-aware.
• Works effectively across teams.
• Can work independently with limited supervision.
• Productive without compromising quality.
• Highly reliable and motivated to excel.

What we offer

Part of a global company, you will grow within a collaborative culture. You will receive competitive compensation, learn from talented individuals, and work in a safe, inclusive environment.

Compensation

• Full Time Salary.
• $64,575 – 86,500 CAD based on experience.
• Travel Benefit for time in the field.
• Home based anywhere in Ontario or the East Coast.

Employee Benefits (Full Time Position)

• Company events.
• Extended health care.
• Dental care.
• Vision care.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Paid time off.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran status, marital or disability status.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Product Management

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Mining