Instrumentation and Control Technician Job at Veolia (Swan Hills)

Job Description

The Instrumentation and Control Technician provides their control and instrument technical expertise and supports the Swan Hills Treatment Centre (SHTC) with improving Plant efficiencies using process/design industry best practices. Participates in overseeing the day-to-day operations, collaborates with key stakeholders to identify and design control and instrument improvements, and develops thermal strategies involving the incineration plant and its auxiliary systems. The incumbent participates in reviewing the day-to-day operation, process/design improvement, and development on nonthermal strategies involving the Physical Treatment Plant, Stabilization Plant and Inventory Management Systems. This position operates within a COR, ISO 17025 certified, and OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 conforming plant environment and is expected to comply with all regulatory requirements. The facility operates on a 24/7 basis

Job Responsibility

Understands and promotes the Company’s, the Division’s, the Plant’s, and the Department’s mission statement, values, and strategic goals
Proactively promotes through example a safe work ethic, attitude, and workplace
Complies with all health and safety policies, standards, and procedures to achieve a safe work environment and safety for all staff and visitors as well as the Company’s, Client’s and Regulatory Agencies safe work objectives and requirements
Maintains effective working relationships and communications with peers, management, and other Company departments and staff
Effectively resolves any conflicts in a timely and respectful manner to achieve positive and healthy working relationships and workplace environment
Promotes a quality-first work ethic and attitude to provide a service is of the highest standard achievable
Maintains confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures
Safely operates company owned, leased, or rented vehicles and/or mobile equipment
Incumbent is required to perform Safety Sensitive duties and responsibilities
Reviews alarm printouts and identify discrepancies, reporting these to Tech. Services manager and opertions
Designing and developing new control systems
Testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems
Analysing data and presenting findings in written reports
Managing operations of existing system
Working collaboratively with other engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and other internal staff
Liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
Project management within cost and time constrained environments
Understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards
Providing advice and consultancy support to engineering manager and operations
Preparing equipment specification and data sheet and put requisition to purchase equipment’s
Writing computer software and test procedures
Developing new business proposals
Initiates process and instrument changes throughout the plant
Acts as a resource to the plant for co-ordination of improvement opportunities and support during implementation of control and instrument process improvements
Liaises between shifts to confirm that control and instrument related knowledge is shared and understood in the field
Conducts focused studies of control and instrument operations to improve performance
Recommends facility improvements in instruments in response to wastes that are difficult to handle
Evaluates and recommend control & instruments for wastes as potential candidates for incineration based on process design
Provides support and resource to other instrument technician for: Updating and maintaining current loop descriptions
Evaluating/improving proposed control strategies with Engineering Department
Modify and maintaining Bailey logic and updating of logic diagrams
Upgrading alarm logic and control set points
Prepares and/or reviews new Standard Operating Procedures for control and instruments
Participates in approving, sponsoring, and initiating Management of Change (MOC)
Provides technical expertise where required to define necessary control, instrument and process change, including agreement between shifts prior to MOC submission
Actively works to optimize the control, instrument and process to improve the plant efficiency
Interfaces with operations, sales and Marketing to develop new control and instrument strategy if require
Participates in Process Hazard Assessment (PHA), REM and HAZOP associated with plant control, instrument operations
Assists to support maintenance during major outages
Assists in planning engineering project implementation to provide minimal disruption to operations during regular production periods
Assists with and oversees capital projects as assigned
Provides technical support to Engineering as required in design and charter preparation
Supports other initiatives of the Plant to promote a healthy and positive work environment and enhance employee morale and engagement
Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ related industrial/ residential process experience
Preference for 3 to 4 years’ related experience
Control and Instrument Technician Journeyman Ticket from reputed Instituation and of demonstrated control and instrurment experience, aptitude, and specific skills training
advanced process control (APC)
distributed control systems (DCS)
programmable logic controllers (PLC)
supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Security system
Strong customer service attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service and quality results
Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills to facilitate working effectively with wide range and number of people, including peers and manager, employees, and other departments, divisions, and management within all levels of the organization
Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and listening skills to facilitate successful resolution of employee and management concerns and requests
Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate and promote open discussions and understanding
Effective time management, decision-making, and planning and organizing skills
Attentiveness to details and ability to manage a diverse workload within a fast-paced environment with changing multiple priorities and frequent interruptions
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
Proven organizational and creative-problem solving skills
Stronge computer skills to operate DCS, PLC and MS Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, and Word)
Good background in control, instrument and process operations
Good troubleshooting skills
Ability to work on-call and outside of regular business hours as the facility is operational 24/7
Ability to maintain confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures
Ability to complete all conditions of employment including criminal record check, negative alcohol and drug test, current and clean Class 5 driver’s license, pre-employment medical, and background check

What we offer

A company in constant growth
A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use
A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent
Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine
The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives
Internal and external training and coaching programs
A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package
Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment

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