Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Plains All American • Slave Lake, AB

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Plains is looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical / Instrumentation Technician to support our Slave Lake, Alberta and area facilities. Reporting to the Area Supervisor as a key member of the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls department, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our stations, terminals, and gathering systems running safely, reliably, and at peak efficiency. You’ll work with modern equipment, have the autonomy to solve problems in the field, and be part of a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and pride in doing the job right. Permanent residency within 100 km of Slake Lake is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Certified Interprovincial Electrical Journeyperson or dual-ticketed as an Instrumentation and Control Technician
• 5–10 years’ prior gas plant, refinery, pipeline, or oilfield experience
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (Maximo preferred), MS Word / Excel, and Outlook
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and optimization skills
• Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a busy field environment
• Strong focus on safety and accountability for safety performance
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing

Nice To Haves

• PLC experience considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical equipment such as PLCs, instrumentation, motor control centers, motors, switchgear, VFDs, MOVs, HVACs, and other electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Understand and apply Canadian Electrical Code requirements.
• Inspect and test the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using electrical and electronic devices.
• Consult manufacturer manuals, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures.
• Provide electrical support and maintenance to ensure system reliability.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance for all electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Complete all written and electronic records (work orders, maintenance reports, calibration sheets, time entry, material requests, drawings) required to document work in progress and upon completion.
• Provide on-call support during non-business hours for emergency response and maintenance break-ins.
• Provide technical input and scope development for operations, projects, and turnarounds.

Benefits

• top-tier group benefits plan for employees and their eligible dependents, with eligibility starting on day one
• stable, long-term employment
• strong safety culture
• reliable scheduling
• opportunities to grow your technical expertise
• competitive compensation
• personal and family time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED