Instrumentation Tech (Full-Time) - Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Instrumentation Tech (Full-Time) - Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity : an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity : take your next step with us and join our team.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the I&E Technician is responsible for supporting our Linde Air Separation Facility in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

The primary function of this position is to support and maintain instrumentation and electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner as described in various procedures, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements. Utilizing instrumentation and electrical knowledge, the I&E Technician works in a team environment where individuals are empowered to set priorities and complete different activities with minimal supervision.

This is a full-time position in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta with the opportunity to support other Linde locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand, assess, troubleshoot, refurbish, and maintain different arrangements of pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, electrical, and analytical applications as necessary.
• Calibrate, and functionally check instrumentation, analyzers, control systems and control elements.
• Assess and resolve priority-based instrumentation and electrical issues as they arise.
• Understand, diagnose, and correct control loop input‑output (i.e., 4‑20ma, 3‑15 psi, etc.).
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct all electrical systems issues up to 600V.
• Apply knowledge of high voltage switchgear control systems and functionally rack in‑out breakers (4160V and 13.8kV).
• Conduct process analytical equipment calibration and maintenance including, but not limited to : thermal conductivity, flame ionization, paramagnetic, electrolytic, fuel cell, and gas chromatography process analyzers.
• Schedule and perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic control systems, pneumatic instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, low voltage electrical distribution, computer interfaces, and analytical equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, or replacement of automatic control valves.
• Follow safe work permit processes, policies, and procedures.
• Always maintain a high degree of personal safety, situational and environmental awareness.
• Optimize work activities related to planned and unplanned equipment outages.
• Communicate directly with OEM vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Provide technical expertise in consultation with engineering and reliability resources.
• Collaborate and instruct contract personnel on scope requirements, site safety rules, general expectations, and policy requirements to ensure corporate compliance and a safe workplace.
• Create and update accurate work orders using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ensure spare parts are available or replaced as required.
• Climb ladders and stairways and operate aerial work platforms to access elevated instrumentation and control valves for maintenance purposes.
• Respond to after‑hours plant support requests (company provided cell phone).
• Operate a company vehicle with a valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Assist in the training and development of new employees.

Qualifications

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre‑employment medical, and may also include reference checks, 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. #LI-SS1

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