Technical Jobs in Kitimat, BC

Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (PNG), a subsidiary of TriSummit Utilities Inc., owns and operates natural gas processing, transmission and distribution systems in British Columbia’s lower Peace, west central, and north coast regions. PNG’s western transmission system extends from the Enbridge gas transmission system north of Prince George and along the Highway 16 corridor to Terrace and then onto the port communities of Kitimat and Prince Rupert, providing gas transportation and service to twelve communities and a number of industrial facilities. In the Province’s northeast, Pacific Northern Gas (N.E.) Ltd., a subsidiary of PNG, provides gas processing, transmission and distribution service in the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge areas.

PNG's Customer Service department has an opening for a qualified Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic - Measurement & Controls to join our team in Northwest. This position will be based out of any of PNG's operations offices in Northwest British Columbia (Terrace, Burns Lake, Smithers, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, or Vanderhoof)

Wage Rate:

• $53.06 an hour as per collective agreement.

What Will You Do:

• Practice and implement safe work procedures and methodology.
• Plan, organize and co-ordinate Measurement Canada Inspections.
• Keep abreast of Measurement Canada legislation and related regulations, new measurement technology, Company Policy and Procedures and Standard Practice Instructions.
• Configure and operate measurement and flow computers and related equipment.
• Inspect, check, service, repair, maintain, calibrate and install gravitometers, and dew point testers.
• Witness meter inspections performed by others.
• Plan, organize, requisition and stock measurement goods and materials for operations and maintenance purposes.
• Research measurement and regulation problems.
• Inspect, check, service, repair and calibrate automatic valves and mainline regulators.
• Assist in the design and development of measurement facilities and related equipment.
• Place stations on or offline in a safe and efficient manner with due consideration for upstream and downstream conditions.
• Operate stations manually during emergencies or as required.
• Direct or carry out work on station equipment, including overhaul of pressure control and limiting devices such as remote activated regulators and valves, filters, scrubbers, all types of measuring equipment and valves.
• Train in the configuration, operation, and maintenance of all electronic measurement and telemetry equipment.
• Continue training toward certification in Instrumentation if taking apprenticeship.
• Assist with the inspection, checking, servicing, repairing, maintenance and calibration of regulation, metering and recording equipment.
• Tag, label, fabricate, construct and alter meter sets and other facilities under supervision.
• Assist with the inspection, checking, servicing, repairing and operation of line heaters, burners, ignitors, pilot assemblies and related heat exchanger equipment.
• Provide direction to other employees pertaining to measurement and pressure regulation activities.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• MUST have successful completion of Instrumentation Apprenticeship (RED SEAL) or vendor training program on telemetry (SCADA) system.
• Basic Grade 12 education with Grade 11 Mathematics and Physics
• A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting Engineering drawings, technical reports and operating manuals.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Demonstrated safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations and practice on a sustained basis.
• Must have the ability to acquire the skills to evaluate conditions quickly, accurately and make decisions to achieve optimum results, particularly under emergency and/or stressful circumstances.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to train other employees.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Measurement Technician.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ of relative experience in a natural gas utility.

What We Will Provide:

When you join our team, here is what you can expect:

• Extended Health and Dental plan and Wellness Allowance.
• Pension plan and Company Savings Plan after one year of accumulated service
• EFAP - Employee Family Assistance Program
• 15 vacation days and 17 SWYL days
• A safety-centric culture

INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At PNG, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team, leading to better decisions, innovation, and business results.

READY TO JOIN US?

If you are eager to be a part of our team and make a difference in the energy industry, please submit your resume in confidence through our . We look forward to receiving your application!