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Come be part of the Product Solutions Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Nanticoke, ON.
What role you will play in our team
As an Instrumentation Technician at the Imperial Oil Nanticoke Refinery you will be responsible for the maintenance and installation of instrument and control systems, carrying out repairs to existing equipement, and ensuring that there are no plant interuptions.
What you will do
Scope of Responsibility:
- Calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing and replacing process Instrumentation as a part of the plant's maintenance program.
- Repair and tune various types of controllers associated with process Instrumentation.
- Install or remove both field and panel mounted equipment.
- Pull, repair and calibrate pneumatic and electric actuated control valves.
- Perform corrective and preventative maintenance activities on instruments in operating units during daily operations, equipment turnarounds, and projects.
- Execute Critical Test Procedures on Instrument Protective Functions
- Troubleshoot equipment failures; Instrumentation process conditions and impacts to recommend improvements for chronic reliability problems.
- Read P&IDs, perform scheduled preventative maintenance work, complete test and maintenance reports, read circuit diagrams, logical approach for troubleshooting
- Work in a manner that improves and enhances teamwork, plant organization and efficiency.
- Routine testing of critical Instrument systems and associated equipment.
- Maintain equipment calibration and repair documentation.
- You will be reporting to the electrical, instrument & analyzer supervisor. Working a day schedule, you'll have the opportunity to interact with and learn from various groups within the refinery including the operations department, other maintenance groups and experienced maintenance technicians.
About you
Skills and Qualification
- PLC experience in programming and troubleshooting is an asset.
- TDC experience in troubleshooting is an asset.
- Previous experience of troubleshooting and repairing instruments is required.
- The ability to consistently follow safe work practices, basic maintenance procedures and enthusiastically contribute to a safe work culture.
- Has knowledge and ability to work with technology related PLC, TDC and instrumentation
- Has an understanding of process control loops and process control system, including those that are computer based
- Must be able to effectively use computer system tools and LAN functions
- Degrees & certifications required for the job should be listed here, listing ‘B.S. or equivalent work experience’ in this section is acceptable if an actual degree is not required :
- Minimum education requirement is a two-year technical school diploma as an Instrument Technician from a recognized community college or equivalent. Preference will be given to individuals with a three-year Instrument Technician diploma.
- Certified 447A Instrumentation & Control Technician is an asset.
Skills and Experience/Qualifications
- Valid Class 'G' drive license required
Start date: October 2025
Location: Nanticoke, ON
Other considerations
- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
- We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
- In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
Application deadline: September 5, 2025
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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.
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Eligibility to work in Canada
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Job ID: 81268
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