Technicien en instrumentation

About Trans Mountain Corporation

Trans Mountain exploits Canada's only pipeline network transporting petroleum products to the West Coast. It delivers approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products daily through its dual pipeline network of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipelines in Alberta, British Columbia, and Washington State.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, which has three berths providing access to global markets via maritime routes.

As a federal crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to benefit from more than 70 years of experience to achieve excellence in operations and safety through its crude oil pipeline network.

Through its expanded pipeline network, Trans Mountain improves direct global market access for Canadian crude oil. The expansion creates a world-class oil transportation system, developed according to Canada's rigorous standards under one of the world's strictest regulatory regimes, to create long-term economic benefits, improved marine protection, increased safety and emergency management capacity, and strengthened skilled workforce capacity in Indigenous communities and groups.

Core Values

Trans Mountain's core values – safety, integrity, respect, and excellence – guide the company at every step. Every obstacle overcome and every success achieved are the result of our shared commitment to practising these values every day. Together, we strive to do the right thing to help one another and support our communities.

About the Role

Trans Mountain is seeking a motivated person focused on collaboration and values to join our dynamic team as an Instrumentation Technician. In this position, you will play a key role in providing instrumentation, operational, and emergency response support in a multifaceted work environment that promotes public safety, environmental stewardship, and pipeline integrity.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong technical expertise in instrument calibration, troubleshooting, control systems, and maintenance documentation. This position offers the opportunity to support the safe and reliable operation of essential pipeline and terminal infrastructure while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and other technical groups.

The Instrumentation Technician will work on an 8.58-hour schedule, Monday to Friday (day shift), with every other Friday off. Overtime may be available. This position will be based at the Edmonton Terminal and will report to the Director, Edmonton Terminal and Control Centre.

Position Details

Location: Edmonton

Department: Edmonton Terminal

Reports to: Director, Edmonton Terminal and Control Centre

Employment type: Full-time

Schedule type: Day shift

Work environment: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain process instruments, communication networks, and control equipment, including flow computers, tank gauging systems, custody transfer controllers, and related systems.
• Use drawing and electrical and instrumentation schematic sets; update as-built documentation as needed.
• Support programming and troubleshooting of local operator interfaces and programmable logic controllers, with Rockwell PLC and HMI software as Trans Mountain's current standard.
• Provide support and maintenance of instruments to ensure equipment and system reliability.
• Perform and document instrument maintenance tasks as defined by maintenance tracking software.
• Analyse, interpret, and apply information from data acquisition and control systems, human-machine interfaces, and piping and instrumentation diagrams to ensure safe facility operations.
• Support emergency response initiatives, including required training, participation in exercises, and scenarios.
• Provide operational support to ensure system flow and reliability.
• Support vessel mooring and start-up activities.
• Assist other technical groups, including Maintenance and Operations, as needed.
• Monitor and track contractor performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification (required).
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in the sector.
• Experience or knowledge of process control and hydro-electric testing (asset).
• Understanding of Canadian Electrical Code requirements (asset).
• Commissioning and start-up experience (asset).
• Demonstrated commitment to personal safety, protection of company assets, and public safety.
• Availability to participate in on-call rotation as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work, manage competing priorities, and support key operational processes or functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and levels within an organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information in a clear, respectful, and professional manner.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and willingness to contribute positively to a culture of collaboration and support in the workplace.

Working Conditions

• You must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• You may be required to work outside normal office hours or on weekends.

Relocation Eligibility

We welcome applications from persons who do not reside in the region where the position is located. The successful candidate for this position will need to relocate to the region and may receive assistance with domestic relocation.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Trans Mountain believes in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process for all candidates. If you require accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at talent@transmountain.com or speak with the designated talent acquisition advisor. Accommodation requests will not negatively affect the evaluation of your application.

Why Join Us

We are building careers and pipelines that last. Our history is one of determination, ingenuity, and resilience. It is about charting your own path, finding innovative solutions to difficult problems, and doing the right things. This was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and remains true today. We welcome new team members who embody the qualities of our history, who thrive on the new path and direction we are taking. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously.

What We Offer

• Valuable experience offering professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• The opportunity to exchange and learn with some of the most talented and experienced people in the industry.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits packages that include flexible benefits, retirement plans, and savings plans.
• A place where a common purpose is shared and relationships are built.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference.
• An opportunity within Canada's energy industry.

What We Value

• The health, safety, and well-being of everyone who works for the company.
• Genuine participation from Indigenous and local communities.
• The commitment and resilience of our people.
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

Indigenous Community Preference

In accordance with Trans Mountain's commitment to maximizing benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local, and regional communities located along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline network crosses traditional territories covered by Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Treaty 8 and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the network crosses the traditional territories of many First Nations affiliated with Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior Salish, Coast Salish, Stó:lo, and Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates on 15 First Nation reserves located in the region extending from interior British Columbia to the Fraser Valley.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. The diversity of perspectives and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to the work enriches our organization's collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we accomplish every day. We strive to create an environment free of barriers to promote full participation at work. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.