Certified Instrumentation Technician
Skilled Trades
Date Posted: May 26, 2023
Job Location: Hinton
Job Type: Coop
Start: Immediately
Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Website: www.westfraser.com
Address: 760 Switzer Drive, Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1V7
Job Description
West Fraser is a leading forest products company in
North America. Recognized for the ninth time as one of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we continue to grow.
Our goals are straightforward – excellence in people,
responsibility in communities, leadership, profitability,
challenge, and growth.
Our Hinton Pulp Division is seeking an
individual with strong leadership, organization and interpersonal
skills to fill the following position:
CERTIFIED INSTRUMENTATION
TECHNICIAN
Reporting to the E/I Supervisor, the Instrumentation Tech will
be a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort
through daily use of predictive and preventative maintenance
strategies. As a member of this high performing team, you will be
responsible for working safely within the pulp mill.
Responsibilities include:
- Actively contribute to creating a safe work environment
- Perform preventative maintenance on control system components,
instrumentation, and valves. - Investigate and analyze process variations and anomalies and
communicate with operations to develop a solution. - Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and install a wide variety
instrumentation, control, and analyzers. - Install new instrumentation and electrical equipment throughout
the facility - Participate in on-call rotation and shift coverage to support
plant operations.
Qualifications:
- A valid Instrumentation certification and/or Interprovincial
Red Seal certification is required - Five years of experience in an operating industrial
environment - Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and aptitude
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication
skills - Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical
skills - Proficiency in DeltaV DCS, and PLC systems is required.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as
succeed independently using available resources. - A desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed
- Embody the West Fraser core values of safety, integrity,
humility, teamwork, frugality, competitiveness, respect and
fun
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing
opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for
someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition
to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable,
rewarding career.
We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper
National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton,
set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern
community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals
and families.
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting
activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing,
hunting, and ATV’s. Hinton features a full-service acute care
hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, theatre, community
parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through
post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web
site: www.hinton.ca.
Interested applicants should apply online by sending their
resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in
confidence. To apply, click on our job ad at
www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click “apply now” at the top of
the page.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more
vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall.
We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are
reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of
race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal
characteristic.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone enquiries
please.
Job Conditions
- Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
- Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
- Language: English