Instrument Technician

SaskEnergy•Turtleford, SK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Instrument Technician performs various duties for the installation, calibration, commissioning, maintenance and repair of apparatus and instruments associated with the measurement, data transfer, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), pressure regulation and quality control work associated with the gas transmission/distribution systems and facilities in accordance with standards, specifications and accepted industry practices.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Provincial or Interprovincial Journeyperson Industrial Instrument Mechanic Certificate.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license (copy must accompany job applications).

Responsibilities

Install, activate, maintain, perform preventative inspections and calibrate equipment (such as measurement equipment, data transfer equipment, pressure/flow control equipment and quality control equipment, line heaters and any associated instrumentation equipment).
Conduct dew-point testing, collect gas and liquid samples and perform laboratory analysis to determine data integrity.
Perform or assist with the activation and re-activation of facilities in emergency and maintenance situations.
Coordinating with customers regarding activations/re-activations, analysis of customers inquiries regarding data and consulting with other Departments for information gathering.
As the qualified incumbent, oversee the work of apprentice/other employees or contractors as assigned.
Organize and schedule weekly work assignments, coordinating with key stake holders (such as corporate supervisors, customers, contractors) to ensure the safe and timely scheduling of maintenance and/or installation of the required facilities.
Maintain operating records, including reporting and updating on tests conducted, corrective action taken or recommended and man-hours and materials used.
Identify inventory requirements and the ordering of supplies for work assignments and maintaining sufficient supply levels for planned maintenance and emergency situations.
Plan monthly work schedules based upon maintenance requirements determined by engineering and district assignments.
Assist in the preparation of installation, design and layout specifications.
Assist in the assessment of new technology when required by engineering.
Provide training, mentoring and peer support to other staff.