Instrumentation Technician

Date Posted: October 31, 2025
Closing Date: November 14, 2025
Reports To: Supervisor, Instrumentation and Electrical
Location: Medicine Hat
Duration: Full time, Permanent

Position Summary

The Instrumentation Technician position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of instrumentation and control systems used to monitor and regulate plant processes. This role ensures the reliability, accuracy, and safe operation of process measurement and control equipment across the facility. Additionally, this position supports upgrades and new installations, including the configuration, calibration, and commissioning of instruments and control devices.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation such as control valves, transmitters, switches, analyzers, steam turbine control systems, and DCS/PLC systems
• Collaborating with other departments to identify and resolve causes of equipment or system failures
• Recommending and implementing minor modifications to enhance plant reliability
• Developing and refining maintenance procedures to improve reliability and prevent recurrence of equipment or system issues
• Developing and performing corrective, predictive and preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Maintaining accurate calibration and maintenance records for all instrumentation devices
• Researching and developing new predictive maintenance techniques and tools to improve system reliability
• Recommending inventory adjustments and updates to ensure availability of critical instrumentation spare parts
• Supporting other departments in developing designs and specifications for new and upgraded instrumentation and control systems
• Providing technical and execution support to the Project Execution Team throughout project implementation, testing, and commissioning phases
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and other departments regarding ongoing activities, priorities, and policies
• Mentor and support new hires, peers, and contractors to ensure skill development and adherence to site standards
• Ensure employee and contractor compliance with Methanex policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and industry standards
• Support alignment with annual Maintenance Department and I/E Team objectives and initiatives

Position Qualifications

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician required, Red Seal certification preferred
• Instrumentation Technologist Diploma or equivalent (asset)
• Journeyperson Electrical Technician certification (asset)
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Journeyperson, industrial plant experience is an asset
• Proficient with HART 475, TREX, and other handheld digital communicators
• Skilled in using specialized multimeters and test equipment
• Skilled in maintaining, overhauling, troubleshooting, and calibrating control valves (Masoneilan, Valtek, Fisher) and digital/pneumatic valve positioners
• Experienced in troubleshooting and calibrating pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters

Key Competencies

• Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of both internal and external customers
• Excellent written, verbal, and active listening skills that foster clear and effective interactions
• Superior interpersonal and teamwork abilities, contributing positively to group dynamics and shared objectives
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Consistently achieves goals and delivers measurable results through focus, commitment, and accountability.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and high-stress situations while maintaining composure and effectiveness
• Works independently with exceptional focus and accuracy in demanding environments
• Demonstrates sound judgment, analytical ability, and experience-based decision making; exercises discretion to halt work when safety or quality may be compromised

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