Field Service Technician - Vapor

Your Job

John Zink is hiring a Field Service Technician in the Vapor group supporting the refining and petrochemical industries!

This is a remote position within Canada.

John Zink is the leader in the vapor space with the largest install base in North America. We offer competitive compensation ranging from $55 to $65 CAD per hour (higher for experienced candidates), along with excellent health and retirement benefits. Company-provided credit card, cell phone, and laptop are included.

Our Team

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) company, delivers innovative, engineered-to-order solutions. Our vapor equipment group provides specialized products for refining and petrochemical applications. Our Field Service Technicians work directly at customer sites across Canada, performing commissioning, maintenance, and other technical service work.

What You Will Do

• Travel to customer sites from your home office to perform preventative maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, variable frequency drives (VFD), positioners, valves, actuators, transmitters, combustion equipment, emissions monitoring equipment, digital recorders, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Commission, troubleshoot, and modify different types of PLCs (primarily Allen Bradley, Emerson, and Wonderware) including PID loop controllers, VFDs, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), and other control devices.
• Modify technical documents and drawings (redlines) to reflect field changes and corrections for equipment commissioning.
• Travel extensively within Canada and potentially the US, with a minimum of 75% travel expected.
• Be on call for customer service as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience troubleshooting and modifying PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, GE) and 4–20 mA instrumentation.
• Experience reading and interpreting P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) or National Electrical Code (NEC)
• A valid Canadian driver’s license and ability to travel up to 75%

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs routinely.
• Able to bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and maneuver around skidded equipment and piping.
• Ability to hear distinct sounds, perceive colors accurately, and see at varying distances.
• Work in outdoor environments with occasional long days.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix, RS Linx, GE Rx3i, Modicon, Siemens, or other PLCs
• 2-year technical degree in a mechanically-based field or 4 years of relevant military service
• Field experience in petrochemical, power generation, renewable energy, pulp & paper, or food processing industries
• Electrical journeyman license or equivalent credentials
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, CCOHS, CSA B149.3)
• Experience with industrial electrical/electronic equipment: motors, VFDs, positioners, valves, actuators, transmitters, and PLCs

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.General Salary RangeFor this role, we anticipate an hourly rate ranging from $55 to $65 CAD an hour as we are open to candidates from a wide range of career levels. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.