Senior Instrumentation Specialist
Job in
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Propak
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Details
Job Details
Description
This position provides technical support to Instrumentation peers, Engineers, and Drafters. Senior Instrumentation Specialists are involved in sizing and selecting various instruments and preparing instrument lists and datasheets. This position has experience with control systems, control valve sizing, measurement instrumentation, and industry regulations and standards. Instrumentation Specialists are involved in bid reviews, design reviews, technical evaluations, and assisting field operations. Senior Instrumentation Specialists are called upon to lead projects where there are various other Instrumentation Specialists along with other disciplines involved in various degrees
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with Instrument engineering and design for industrial plants and processes.Assists peers, engineers and others with instrumentation questions.Performs bid/evaluate/award process including development of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, bid evaluations, and Bill of Material (BOM) entry into Enterprise Resource Planning software.Independently analyze complex problems by communicating with leaders, other employees, and other disciplines.Reads and analyzes P&IDs and Line Lists for generation of instrument lists and data sheets.Possibly test, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and Instrumentation.Read and apply specifications, installation detail drawings, and electrical drawings to the specification of instrumentation.Ensure designs and installations comply with client specifications and government standards and codes.Resolve instrument, control, and electrical technical issues.Assist instrument and control personnel during construction and commissioning.Read and understand process runs and apply to the specification of instruments.Prepares and maintains instrument lists and data sheets.Uses data sheets and associated information to specify, size and select instruments.Requests quotes from vendors.Assists Instrumentation Supervisor in refining standards.Reviews and approves vendor drawings and documentsGenerates Bill of Material (BOM)Tracks time to jobsProvide technical support to Instrumentation peers, Engineers, Drafters, and others.View instruments and installations in the yard or shop and advise on proper installation.Apply practical knowledge and develop broad based skills while contributing to the overall success of Propak’s operations through interaction with a cross functional team.Lead a project with providing manhour estimates and overall project timeline management.Assign and oversee the work of other Instrumentation Specialists in team.Assist with the performance evaluation of other Instrumentation Specialists in team.Prerequisites
Education
Diploma in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering TechnologyJourneyman Red Seal certification (Instrumentation) is an assetRegistered with or eligible for ASET certification
Experience
5+ years previous experience in the field of instrumentationExperience in the oil and gas industryExperience with control systems, measurement instrumentation, and industry regulationsExperience with Analyzer Design an AssetProficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, AutoCAD Drawing Viewer, Bluebeam Revu and Adobe Acrobat ReaderExperience with Rockwell or Delta
V an AssetOther
As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement, and Confidentiality and Invention AgreementRequired
Skills and Abilities
Ability to meet objectives while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlinesAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent organizational, time management, and planning skillsStrong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsUse of appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles to solve technical problemsAbility to interpret and utilize complex informationAbility to use past engineering and/or field experience to help design instruments in various process applicationsWilling to think outside the box for selection of alternate instrument optionsSolid reading, research, and analytical skillsAbility to understand complex, technical verbal and written instructionsAbility to interpret and utilize complex information, computer-based designs, drawings, specialized technical manuals, and specificationsExcellent visualization skillsStrong detail orientationAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to take independent action to accomplish objectivesPositive attitudeAbility to create systems for checking accuracy and monitoring the quality of workAdvanced mathematics and science skillsWillingness to learn new skills, systems, and proceduresHighly motivated to excel in a competitive environmentStrong command of the English languageRelationships
Internal
Works in a team environmentInteracts professionally with all levels of staff and managementRequired to attend…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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