Instrument & Electrical Technician
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Responsibilities
- Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Maintenance
- Install, inspect, maintain, and repair plant electrical, instrumentation, control, and analytical systems
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Troubleshoot and isolate faults using industry‑standard diagnostic techniques and equipment
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, logic diagrams, and blueprints
- Control Systems & Automation
- Support and maintain PLC and DCS systems (Siemens experience considered a strong asset)
- Assist with loop tuning, calibration, testing, and commissioning activities
- Use HART / TREX communicators, multimeters, meggers, pneumatic calibrators, and related tools
- Safety, Compliance & Team Collaboration
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to EH&S, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices
- Participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments, and incident investigations as required
- Interface effectively with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and external technical support teams
- Provide technical support during turnarounds, outages, and plant upsets
- Continuous Improvement & Documentation
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders using SAP
- Contribute to plant reliability, asset integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support training or technical assistance at other Canadian or U.S. facilities as needed
- Required Qualifications
- Dual Ticket Certification: Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician and
- Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal required)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License with clean driving record
- Ability and willingness to work on‑call and overtime in a 24/7 operation
- Preferred Experience & Skills
- Industrial plant maintenance experience (petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, power generation, or manufacturing environment preferred)
- Experience with Siemens DCS/PLC systems or other distributed control systems
- Strong understanding of PLC logic and industrial automation
- Proven troubleshooting, fault isolation, and problem‑solving capabilities
- Proficiency using SAP PM, Microsoft Office, and industrial maintenance systems
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary maintenance team
- Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and safety‑focused mindset
- Working Conditions
- Continuous process manufacturing environment
- Exposure to plant operating conditions requiring appropriate PPE
- Occasional travel to other Canadian or U.S. sites for training or operational support
- This role is designated as a safety‑sensitive position and requires successful completion of a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test and may be subject to ongoing testing in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
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Benefits
Additional Information
At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What's Possible Join our Edmonton HyCO facility as an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician (Dual Ticket) and play a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for the installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, analytical, and control systems within a continuous petrochemical manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is ideal for a certified dual‑ticket technician who thrives in a safety‑driven, high‑reliability operation and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across both electrical and instrumentation disciplines. This is a 24/7 operating facility; flexibility to work overtime and participate in a rotating on‑call schedule is required.
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