Journeyperson Instrumentation Tech

West Fraser is a leading North American forest products company. Our goals are straightforward- leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

Our Hinton Division is seeking individuals with strong technical, leadership, planning, organization and interpersonal skills to fill the following positions:

JOURNEYPERSON INSTRUMENTATION TECH.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Instrumentation Technician is a key player in the Company’s commitment to continuous improvement through the daily use of predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high performing team you are also responsible for working safely within the pulp mill.

Specific duties include:

  • installing, maintaining and inspecting equipment and facilities
  • maintaining and operating electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  • troubleshooting and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • active participation in the Hinton Pulp Safety Program

The successful candidate will:

  • possess a valid Alberta Journeyman or Interprovincial Instrumentation Certificate
  • demonstrate experience with PH probes, consistency controllers, cap analyzer,
  • automatic valves, and Deltav
  • possess Heavy Industry experience
  • demonstrate previous experience in a flexible multi skilled work environment
  • possess strong organizational and communication skills
  • demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills
  • possess a valid Alberta Driver’s License

Applications from 3rd or 4th year Apprentices with heavy industry experience may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with a second/multiple trade certifications

Our employees drive our success.  We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our Company. Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career with competitive wages, an attractive benefits package, a defined pension plan, and relocation assistance.

We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton.   Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families.  Relocation assistance is available. Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV trails.  Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, and educational institutions for pre-school through to post-secondary.  To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site: www.town.hinton.ab.ca.

To explore these exciting opportunities with us, submit your resume in confidence to Human Resources, Hinton Pulp, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. via fax to (780) 865-8504, or via e-mail to hinton_resumes@westfraser.com.

For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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