PTW is a leading provider of electrical and instrumentation services in Fort McMurray. We hire skilled tradespeople who value safety, quality, and career growth.

Role Summary:
We are seeking a Journeyman Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Fort McMurray. The Instrumentation Journeyman is committed to delivering safe, high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations. This role requires a strong focus on safety, and customer satisfaction, along with proven experience producing accurate, detail-oriented work in support of client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate industrial instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, including continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS)

Perform installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instrumentation such as transmitters, analyzers, control valves, controllers, PLCs, and protective relays

Support and maintain power generation and industrial equipment, including gas turbines, generators, and plant auxiliary systems

Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnostics, and system optimization to support reliable operations and minimize downtime

Rebuild and calibrate instrumentation components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards

Read and interpret P&IDs;, electrical schematics, control system drawings, manuals, and technical documentation

Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering teams, and external contractors during installations, start-ups, and shutdowns

Accurately complete calibration records, maintenance reports, work orders, and electronic documentation (CMMS)

Communicate equipment condition, safety concerns, and job status clearly to operations and supervision

Perform all work in compliance with Health & Safety standards, OHS regulations, and company policies

Other duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:





Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, electrical principles, voltage/current relationships

Valid H2S Alive, Fall Protection, CSO

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems (programming and troubleshooting)

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs;

Experience in gas plants, power plants, or industrial manufacturing environments

Proficient with test and calibration equipment (multimeters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes)

Skilled using hand tools and electrical tools for installation and maintenance

Robust communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Valid driver's licence

Flexible availability for shift work, overtime, and weekends, with a strong focus on safety and self-direction

Rate: Based on Experience

Travel: $300/shift

Accommodations: Hotel Provided

Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate.

Comprehensive extended health benefits after 3 months, including dental and vision coverage, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and mental health support, etc.

Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

Employee Referral Bonus Program, offering up to $1,000 per successful referral.

Why Work for PTW:
We are the largest Electrical and Instrumentation contractor in Western Canada with 40 locations and nearly 2,000 workers, we have the scale to keep our crews working. That means steady work, strong leadership, and real opportunity.

To recognize and celebrate employees who exemplify our values,



we've established dedicated programs such as our Quarterly Employee Appreciation Recognition Awards , Safety Rewards Program and Milestone Achievement Program, ensuring that excellence, safe work and tenure are consistently acknowledged and never go unnoticed.

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