Instrumentation Technician

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health and safety of yourself, other NBPLP employees, contractors, and visitors by following the OHS regulations and NBPLP safe work practices.
• Work directly with and take direction from senior Instrument Journeyman.
• Strive to maintain an effective maintenance and repair of all on site instruments.
• Participate in trade related or safety training when needed.
• Perform routine calibrations and ensure proper documentation.
• Performing regular back-ups of DCS/PLC software and make programming/graphics changes as needed.
• Record keeping and documentation regarding NERC compliance.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of various IT/OT networks.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of various instruments/analyzers.
• Communicate all malfunctions and equipment deficiencies to supervisor and ensure the information is entered into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for timely correction.
• Complete various transactions into and out of inventory management software.
• Enter, complete, and add comments to site electronic work order management software.
• Provide DCS/PLC support by receiving the appropriate training to understand the systems.
• Provide input regarding spares recommendation for all electrical & instrumentation equipment.
• Valve repair and configuration.
• Assist other maintenance team members with tasks when required.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, help with site clean-ups, and complete other duties assigned by management.

Who You Are:

• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and can articulate yourself in a clear and concise manner.

• Proactive problem solver: You have the ability to anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur while effectively working with team members and management to resolve complex problems.

• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You recognize the simultaneous need for rigorous adherence to processes and the flexibility to adapt to inevitable changes along the way.

• Strong troubleshooter: You have the ability to troubleshoot various instruments, valves, or logic to find and correct issues. Experience with DCS, PLC, AMS, Modbus, HART, and other industrial communication protocols is an asset.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Driver’s License
• Holder of Interprovincial Journeyman Industrial Instrument Technician certificate

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. 

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This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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