Journeyman Instrumentation Technician Job Wandering River Alberta Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Wandering River

Company Overview:

PTW is a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation services. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Role

Summary:

We are seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Wandering River, Alberta. The Instrumentation Journeyman is committed to delivering safe, high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. This role requires a strong focus on safety, and customer satisfaction, along with proven experience producing accurate, detail-oriented work in support of client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, test, and calibrate industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, including continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS)

Perform installation and calibration, of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, PLCs, and protective relays

Support and maintain power generation and industrial equipment, including gas turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary systems

Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, manuals, and technical documentation

Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external contractors during installations, start-ups, and shutdowns

Communicate equipment condition, safety concerns, and job status clearly to operations and supervision

Perform all work in compliance with Health & Safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies

Other duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

Journeyman Instrumentation Technician certificate;
Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification preferred

Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical principles, voltage/current relationships

Valid H2S Alive, Fall Protection, Standard First Aid (Level A or C with CPR/AED), and CSO

Ability to pass a pre-access drug and alcohol test

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems (programming and troubleshooting)

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs

Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing environments

Proficient with test and calibration equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes)

Skilled using hand tools and electrical tools for installation and maintenance

Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Valid driver's license

Flexible availability for shift work, overtime, and weekends, with a strong focus on safety and self-direction

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive hourly wage ranging from , commensurate with experience and certification

Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate

Comprehensive extended health benefits after 3 months, including dental and vision coverage, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and mental health support, etc.

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Employee Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $1,000 per successful referral

Why Work for PTW:

Build Your Trade. Build Your Future. Join PTW Energy Services and turn a job into a long-term career. We are the largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor in Western Canada with 40 locations and nearly 2,000 workers, we have the scale to keep our crews working. That means steady work, strong leadership, and real opportunity.

To recognize and celebrate employees who exemplify our values, we've established dedicated programs such as our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Recognition Awards
, Safety Rewards Program and Milestone Achievement Program, ensuring that excellence, safe work and tenure are consistently acknowledged and never go unnoticed.

How to Apply:

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