Job Description

Job Title: Instrumentation and Control Technician
Location: South Central BC.
Base Rate: $62.50/hr.
OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 2x2 - 12-hour days.
Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.
Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost to the employee (no camp).
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada.
Tools Provided: Tools will be provided.
Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your set.
Meal Allowance: $60 per day.

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair and maintenance company that works with resource-based customers in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to a high-performing team of over 145 employees and a fleet of 40+ fully tooled service trucks. We are committed to taking care of customers throughout Canada, providing 24/7 service, 365 days a year.

We are seeking self-starters who are career-minded, ready, and willing to get the job done safely and positively, and who can work professionally with both coworkers and customers. This is a full-time role. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will support operations across South Central BC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation and control systems.
Perform calibration, configuration, and loop checks on transmitters, analyzers, switches, and control valves.
Diagnose and correct issues with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic control systems to restore safe, reliable operation.
Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and instrument data sheets to plan and complete work.
Complete commissioning and startup support, including functional testing and verification of control strategies.
Execute preventive maintenance and inspections, identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
Document work performed, test results, and equipment status updates using site paperwork and/or CMMS systems.
Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to plan outages, prioritize repairs, and reduce downtime.
Maintain housekeeping standards, manage tools and materials, and ensure work areas are left clean and safe.
Follow all site safety requirements, including hazard assessments, energy isolation practices, and permit processes.

Requirements:

Must hold a valid Red Seal certification as an Instrumentation and Control Technician.
Demonstrated experience working as an Instrumentation and Control Technician in industrial environments such as mining, oil and gas, forestry, or heavy industry.
Strong troubleshooting ability across instrumentation loops, control valves, and field devices, with a methodical approach to fault-finding.
Working knowledge of instrument calibration practices and test equipment used for pressure, temperature, level, and flow devices.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
Solid understanding of safe work practices around energized systems, process equipment, and hazardous areas.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work professionally with customers, operations, and maintenance stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with a commitment to accurate documentation and quality workmanship.

All Successful Candidates Must:

Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
Be legally able to work in Canada.
Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
Pass a Criminal Record check.
Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
Not be seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).

We thank everyone for applying; however, only those who possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.

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