Instrumentation Technician

Trans Mountain • Edmonton, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state. Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets. As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups. Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values‑driven individual to join our dynamic team as an Instrumentation Technician. In this position, you will play a key role in providing instrumentation, operational, and emergency response support in a multi‑skilled work environment that promotes public safety, environmental stewardship, and pipeline integrity. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in instrumentation calibration, troubleshooting, control systems, and maintenance documentation. This position offers the opportunity to support the safe and reliable operation of critical pipeline and terminal infrastructure while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other technical groups. The Instrumentation Technician will follow a schedule of 8.58 hrs. Monday to Friday (Dayshift) with every 2nd Friday off. OT eligible. This position will be based at the Edmonton Terminal location and will report to the Director, Edmonton Terminal & Control Centre.

Requirements

• High school completion.
• Journeyman Instrumentation Technician (Red Seal) required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal safety, protection of company assets, and public safety.
• Availability for participation in an on‑call rotation as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft D365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with process control and hydro testing is an asset.
• Understanding of Canadian Electrical Code requirements is an asset.
• Commissioning and start‑up experience are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain process instrumentation, communication networks, and control equipment, including flow computers, tank gauging systems, custody‑transfer metering, and associated systems.
• Utilize electrical and instrumentation drawing sets and schematics; update as‑built documentation as required.
• Support programming and troubleshooting of Local Operator Interfaces and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), with Rockwell PLC and HMI software as the current Trans Mountain standard.
• Provide instrumentation support and maintenance to ensure equipment and system reliability.
• Perform and document instrumentation maintenance tasks as defined by maintenance tracking software.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply information from SCADA systems, HMI displays, and P&ID drawings to ensure safe facility operations.
• Support Emergency Response initiatives, including required training and participation in exercises and scenarios.
• Provide operational support to ensure throughput and system reliability.
• Support marine vessel mooring and release activities.
• Assist other technical groups, including maintenance and operations, as needed.
• Provide contractor oversight and performance monitoring.

Benefits

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships
• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry
• Domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate

What This Job Offers

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