Instrumentation Technician

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Woodfibre LNG is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor
, the successful candidate will work closely with the Operations team handling preventative, predictive, break‑in, routine, turnaround and emergency work. Key responsibilities include installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of instrumentation and process equipment at the Woodfibre LNG facility. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team, ensuring the safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of the plant.

• Support start‑up and operations of the LNG plant at both the Squamish site as well as our yard in China if required.
• Troubleshoot and repair process control instrumentation such as transmitters, controllers, analyzers, gas chromatographs, control valves, fire and gas detection systems, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair various types of instrumentation, electrical and control equipment and continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS).
• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform scheduled preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance work, complete test and maintenance reporting and history documentation.
• Perform mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification while having the ability to remove and install small piping and tubing.
• Rebuild and calibrate transmitters and control valves.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for ensuring maximum reliability and uptime of WLNG equipment, work towards achieving reliability goals and measuring effectiveness of reliability programs.
• Review process flow drawings, equipment lists, and specifications to resolve work procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third‑party service providers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance key performance indicators.

• 100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines.
• Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Operations Team.
• Lead HSE shift meetings, safety walks, and audits when required.
• Timely intervention to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of personnel and plant.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to influence overall safety behavior in the plant.
• Safeguarding systems check‑lists are implemented/completed by Shift Operations to agreed frequencies and standards.
• Execute plant‑wide operations hazards awareness program.
• Initiate inputs for plant risk register and mitigation tracking process for operations.

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
• A valid BC Journeyman Instrumentation Technician ticket or Red Seal certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
• Dual Instrumentation & Electrical ticket.
• Gas chromatograph and analyzer experience.
• Proficiency with Yokogawa control systems.
• Commissioning and start‑up experience.
• Knowledgeable of DCS systems, PLC’s, and HMI’s.
• Previous experience using an AMS an asset.
• Willingness to comply with WLNG’s drug‑free and harassment‑free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre‑placement medical assessment of fitness for duty, and pre‑site access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Experience working with large multi‑disciplinary teams, and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Communication/interpersonal skills – able to interact with front‑line workers through to management and…