Job Title: Instrumentation Technician
Reporting to: Maintenance Team Lead (E, I & A)
Location: Kitimat, British Columbia
There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.
We are Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility. With Phase 1 now operating, we’ve moved from project to business—and are preparing for a potential Phase 2 that could double our size and help Canada become a top-five global LNG exporter.
We are committed to safety, compliance, and top-quartile performance, while building a high-performance culture powered by people like you. Our made-in-B.C. LNG is lower carbon, responsibly produced, and proudly delivered to the world.
This is your chance to shape history—working with a diverse team of experienced professionals and mentors in an environment that challenges and supports you.
With gratitude and respect, LNG Canada acknowledges our facility operates in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, and we honour the First Nations across our business footprint and shipping route.
We foster a safe, respectful workplace where speaking up is encouraged, and we continuously strive to improve together. Protecting our people, community, and operations is our top priority.
We are proud to be a catalyst for Canada’s new energy sector, setting the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.
Our Purpose
- Provide a secure supply of LNG at scale;
Connect Canadian natural gas to global markets.
Our Vision
- LNG Canada is a world class asset, Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer;
Help Canada diversify its export market.
Our Values
Come join the team making Canadian history!
About the Role
Instrumentation Technicians are part of the Maintenance Team and are responsible for Instrumentation, Fire and Gas and Analyzer equipment maintenance, repairs and calibrations across the site.
Instrumentation Technicians will report to the E, I&A Team Lead and be responsible for the maintaining of process, utilities, and marine instrumentation equipment.
Individuals will be required to analyze data through different tools and lenses and be able to work with remote office staff to solve various complex issues within their field of expertise. Each individual must be fully committed to becoming an expert in their field enabling quick decision making with fit for purpose and cost-effective solutions.
Instrumentation Technicians will be required to understand what digitalization is and how to leverage new technologies and know the importance data means to LNG Canada.
This role may be on a 9/80-or-12-hour rotation schedule.
To succeed with us at LNG Canada, we need your enthusiasm to:
Lead with Honesty: We act with integrity and courage, even when it is difficult.
- Communicate openly, clearly, and respectfully in all situations.
- Speak up when something doesn’t feel right, including safety or ethical concerns.
- Take accountability for decisions and actions, and do the right thing for people and the business.
Nurture Our People: We create an environment where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.
- Support the development of others through feedback, coaching, and collaboration.
- Build trusting relationships grounded in respect and inclusion.
- Assume positive intent and approach differences with empathy and fairness.
Grow Our Business: We focus our energy on work that delivers meaningful, long‑term value.
- Prioritize what matters most and use time and resources effectively.
- Set clear goals, follow through on commitments, and deliver results.
- Look for opportunities to improve how we work and how we perform.
Connect with Purpose: We build strong connections and understand the impact of our work.
- Listen to, understand and value diverse perspectives.
- Foster inclusive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Align daily work with LNG Canada’s purpose, values, and broader impact.
You will use your expertise to:
Instrument Technicians will be part of the site Maintenance team responsible for the safe and efficient execution of Instrumentation Equipment, Fire and Gas equipment maintenance, repairs and calibrations in both plant and marine environment
- Support site continuous improvement both in terms of efficiency but also digitalization initiatives and opportunities to drive best in class performance
- Drive best in class performance by embracing a learner mindset to become digitally enabled technician of the future leveraging technology and data, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, analytics
- Support Turnaround and Major Maintenance Teams as required to provide site expertise and guidance during pre work phases and execution
- Act as mentors for both operations teams and Apprentices to share knowledge and experience to better enable efficiency and best in class performance
- Support and develop Minor maintenance by Operations philosophy through training and demonstration so skills and knowledge can be shared to better enable a highly effective and highly trained operations team able to multi skill
- Champion the strategy of Lean and Continuous Improvement within the discipline for effectiveness and efficiency
- Be willing to cross train in skills to become a technician of the future utilizing AI, robotics, and data to become a digitally enabled worker
To be successful, you will have:
- Instrument Technician Journey Person with Red Seal qualification
- Minimum 5 Years experience in a heavy industrial setting.
- Dual trade an asset (Electrician)
- Hydrocarbon manufacturing facility experience an asset (LNG, Gas Processing, Upgrading, Refining)
- Foundation fieldbus experience
- Analyzer (especially Gas Chromatographs) experience an asset
- Fire & Gas systems, especially line of site systems experience an asset
- HART safety system experience an asset
- Guided wave, and open path level transmitter experience an asset
- Knowledge of Control & Safeguarding systems cabinet and internal wiring experience an asset
- Yokogawa DCS experience asset
- Cryogenic experience an asset
- Both fluent and articulate in English
This role requires that you:
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
- Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore what Kitimat has to offer in terms of lifestyle including schooling, local amenities, outdoor adventure, and housing, to ensure Kitimat is where you would like to call your new home.
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- Are willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
- Know that this role may be expected to be on call on a rotational basis with potential operation shift coverage during the year and/or during site specific situations.
- Know that during Turnaround Campaign Maintenance events will require additional effort including longer hours and shift work
- Are willing to work outdoors during inclement weather in all seasons including heavy snowfall and periods of heavy rain.
- Are able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces. Plant design conditions provide structures that are significantly taller than common in industry, individuals must be comfortable with heights as well as travel to and from the workface at heights.
- Know that this is not a fly-in, fly-out rotation role.
We Offer:
- A comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package (if required)
- A full suite of benefits including a flexible medical and health plan.
- A defined contribution pension plan with a matching program
- A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance.
- See more information about Kitimat
About Us:
LNG Canada is a joint venture company comprised of five global energy companies with substantial experience in liquefied natural gas (LNG) – Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS.
LNG Canada represents the largest private sector investment in Canadian history, and a once-in-a-generation opportunity to benefit local communities and provincial and national economies. It is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license that will initially export LNG from two processing units or “trains” totaling 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
With our five joint venture participants, we continue to explore pathways to a potential LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion, which can unlock additional revenues to government and benefits for B.C. communities and businesses and deliver more lower carbon LNG to countries trying to achieve their energy transition goals.
Safety, shared economic value, environmental performance and social performance are our highest priorities. We have partnered with governments, local communities, and First Nations to maximize shared value.
Do you have a desire to learn and become part of an organization with a supportive and collaborative culture? Concerned you don’t meet every job requirement? Studies show diverse candidates are less likely to apply unless they feel they meet every single qualification. LNG Canada hires for character and trains for skill. We’re dedicated to attracting a diverse and inclusive workforce, representing the communities in which we live and work. We encourage you to apply today.
