Junior Instrumentation Technologist / Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation systems for projects under the guidance of senior technologists and engineers.

• Assist in the preparation of instrumentation drawings, schematics, and specifications using Bluebeam software, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and project requirements.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate instrumentation designs with overall project requirements and objectives.

• Participate in the selection, specification, and procurement of instrumentation devices, considering factors such as performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Support construction, installation, and commissioning activities by providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with instrumentation design specifications and safety standards.

• Conduct basic engineering calculations and analyses to assess instrumentation requirements, including instrument sizing, range selection, and calibration parameters.

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instrumentation and seek opportunities for professional development and growth in the field.

• Actively participate in training programs, workshops, and seminars to expand knowledge and skills in instrumentation principles, practices, and tools.

Specific Tasks:

• Provide input to piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) development, including instrument tagging and symbology.

• Develop instrument indices.

• Prepare Instrument datasheets.

• Complete instrument sizing calculations and selection.

• Prepare Material Requisition documents.

• Evaluate vendor quotations.

• Interface with instrumentation vendors.

• Perform quality assurance reviews for all types of instrumentation deliverables.

• Prepare and review shutdown key and cause and effect diagrams.

• Assist with preparation and review of control narrative documents.

• Participate in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) sessions.

• Review instrument installations in 3D models and on instrument location drawings.

• Assist with construction documents and engineered work packages.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in related activities as described above. Pertinent post-secondary school experience will be considered for applicants.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or an Instrumentation Technology or Electrical Technology diploma from a polytechnic institute in Canada or the USA.

• Being a member of APEGA or ASET is an asset.

• Must be effective at time management, and efficient with organization, prioritizing and planning.

• Must demonstrate verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to receive and apply constructive feedback.

• Possessing adaptability is a must, this role can require self-management, optimism and calmness to be qualified.

• Being able to work in a team setting is crucial to this role, must be comfortable with conflict management/ and resolution, collaboration and coordination.

• Candidate must have a strong work ethic, be responsible, dependable and professional at all times.

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