Are you a skilled troubleshooter who loves working with precision instruments and keeping critical systems performing at their best? If you are, we are looking for a dedicated Instrument Technician who’s excited by hands‑on technical work, complex diagnostics, and being a key player in maintaining safe, reliable operations.
Do you want to work in an environment where you will be responsible for installing and servicing various plant systems, including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems? If so, our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) location is looking for two Red Seal Instrument Technicians to install and service measuring and indicating instruments to monitor processes and equipment. Apply today!
What will you be doing!
- Working from, reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Producing material take-offs and labour estimates from drawings and sketches.
- Initiating service requests and coordinating repairs with customers, other trades, powerhouse, or the design staff.
- Troubleshooting and repairing electronic/electrical, pneumatic and microprocessor-based systems and test equipment.
- Scheduling work, ordering materials, and specifying new equipment.
- Collaborating with other departments and other roles in the organization, as well as contractors.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
Education -
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must hold a Red Seal certificate in Instrument and Controls Technician.
Experience -
- Five (5) years of experience in a variety of industrial and commercial work environments or more would be an asset.
- Experience working in diverse industrial and commercial environments.
- Experience with:
- Pneumatic tubing and electrical wiring.
- Temperature, pressure, vacuum, moisture, and humidity instrumentation.
- Oxygen and gas analysis equipment.
- Speed, position, and timing sensors.
- X-ray equipment components.
- Pneumatic/electronic transmitters and data scanning systems.
- Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems.
- Monitoring and alarm systems.
- Radiation detection instrumentation.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skilled in installing, inspecting, repairing, removing, and replacing instrumentation and control systems.
Strong knowledge of -
- Mathematics, chemistry, and science
- Blueprint reading and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Technical communications and computer systems
- Electrical and electronic theory
- Measurement devices and techniques
- Proven troubleshooting and repair skills for electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and microprocessor-based systems.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, standards, and by-laws.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project coordination skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with customers, contractors, and colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team environments and independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt installation techniques to site-specific conditions.
- Excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and mechanical aptitude.
- Knowledge of metallurgy and equipment performance characteristics.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic/test equipment.
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:
- This position is part of the The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 608 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the IAM Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
- Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
*This role is located in Pinawa, Manitoba.
Pay: $100,671.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
