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.

Job Summary

Woodfibre LNG is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technicians 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 repairs of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, controllers, analyzers, Gas Chromatograph’s, control valves, fire and gas detection systems, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repairs of various types of instrumentation, electrical and control equipment and continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS)
• Inspects and tests operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments.
• Performs scheduled preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance work, complete test and maintenance reporting and history documentation
• Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification while having the ability to remove and install small piping and tubing.
• Rebuilds and calibrates transmitters and control valves
• Provide day-to-day support for ensuring maximum reliability and uptime of WLNG equipment, work towards achieving reliability goals and measure 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.

HSSE

• 100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines.
• Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Operations Team.
• Lead HSE Shift Meeting/ safety walks/audits if and 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.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 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
• Are willing 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 your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

Additional Requirements

• 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 – to be able to interact with front line…