Instrumentation technician Jobs in Red Deer, AB

Job Title :

Instrumentation Engineer (Long-Term Contractor – Design & Engineering Focus)

Location :

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Type :

Long-Term Contractor (Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days)

Company Overview :

We are a leading engineering firm providing advanced solutions for various industries. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Instrumentation Engineer to join our team on a long-term contractor basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical instrumentation design and engineering projects within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Job Description :

We are looking for a talented Instrumentation Engineer to focus on the design and engineering of instrumentation systems. In this long-term contractor role, you will be responsible for originating and checking instrumentation designs, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. The role is based in Alberta, and the schedule is Monday to Thursday, with 10-hour workdays.

Key Responsibilities :

• Instrumentation Design & Engineering : Lead and review instrumentation designs, including detailed engineering calculations, sizing, and specifications for key components such as flowmeters, control valves, actuators, etc.
• System Integration & Design : Design and assess critical systems including cable engineering, termination, grounding, and cabinet designs to ensure seamless integration and compliance with operational requirements.
• Documentation & Drawings : Create, review, and maintain essential engineering documentation including logic diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Safety & Compliance : Ensure systems comply with area classification, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and safety control / protection systems, adhering to relevant safety standards.
• Technology & Equipment Selection : Select and integrate appropriate instrumentation technologies based on system requirements and application.
• Collaboration : Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all instrumentation systems are integrated and optimized for safety and performance.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization : Perform engineering analysis to troubleshoot and resolve design or performance issues during the engineering phase.
• Industry Knowledge : Stay current with industry developments, including new technologies in instrumentation, analyzers, and fire & gas (F&G) detection systems.

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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