District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
... trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day-to-day direction. • ... Electrical/Instrumentation Project Coordinator Requisition ID: 13361
... trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day-to-day direction. • ... Electrical/Instrumentation Project Coordinator Requisition ID: 13361
... trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day-to-day direction. • ... Electrical/Instrumentation Project Coordinator Requisition ID: 13361
... trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day-to-day direction. • ... Electrical/Instrumentation Project Coordinator Requisition ID: 13361
Communicate with and review trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day ... Electrical/Instrumentation Project Coordinator Requisition ID: 13361
Communicate with and review trade contractor work (as per the project schedule) and may provide day ... Electrical/Instrumentation Project Coordinator Requisition ID: 13361
Coordinates and monitors the activities of assigned contractors performing work within the ... Instrumentation Previous experience on Large Industrial Projects A minimum of 5-10 years of ...
Coordinates and monitors the activities of assigned contractors performing work within the ... Instrumentation Previous experience on Large Industrial Projects A minimum of 5-10 years of ...
District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
District Overview Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide ... Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
As a strong Commissioning Instrumentation technician, you hold the power to troubleshoot ... Contractor licenses are anadditionalplus. * The ability to read andcomprehendwritten materials ...
As a strong Commissioning Instrumentation technician, you hold the power to troubleshoot ... Contractor licenses are anadditionalplus. * The ability to read andcomprehendwritten materials ...
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary ...
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary ...
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary ...
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary ...
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
A. is one of Western Canada's largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us ... Inspect, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and process control devices, including ...
A. is one of Western Canada's largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us ... Inspect, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and process control devices, including ...
Journeyman Electrician
Fort Saskatchewan, AB · On-site
CA$45/hr
... control instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves. * Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, vendors, and contractors.
Journeyman Electrician
Fort Saskatchewan, AB · On-site
CA$45/hr
... control instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves. * Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, vendors, and contractors.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.
Journeyman Electrician
Fort Saskatchewan, AB · On-site
CA$45/hr
... instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, vendors, and contractors. Ability to lead ...
Journeyman Electrician
Fort Saskatchewan, AB · On-site
CA$45/hr
... instrumentation, including transmitters, controllers, analyzers, and control valves. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, management, vendors, and contractors. Ability to lead ...
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary ...
Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary ...
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What is the difference between Instrumentation Contractor vs Instrument Technician?
| Aspect | Instrumentation Contractor | Instrument Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires electrical or instrumentation licenses, certifications in control systems | Often holds technical certifications or associate degrees in instrumentation or electronics |
| Work Environment | Works on installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation systems in industrial plants | Performs troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of instruments on-site or in workshops |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Hired by industrial facilities, contractors, or engineering firms for large projects | Employed by plants, maintenance companies, or as independent technicians |
The main difference is that an Instrumentation Contractor oversees the installation and commissioning of instrumentation systems, often managing teams and projects, while an Instrument Technician focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instruments within those systems. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the contractor role is more project-oriented, whereas the technician role is more hands-on with equipment.
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Kiewit Corporation rating
7.8
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22nd of 80 rated construction
Job description
Requisition ID: 180246
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy Canada District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
As an Electrical Instrumentation Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You with be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
Safety is paramount at Kiewit. As such, field supervisors including Superintendents are responsible for ensuring our safety policies are followed, and participating in our safety program.
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.
Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide range of engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, chemical, ethanol and related process industries. Our projects involve construction of oil sands processing facilities, including steam-assisted gravity drainage facilities, refinery expansions, gas plant expansions, co-generation facilities, major mine developments and pipe spool fabrication.
One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
- Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents and Foremen
- Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer's composite labor rates
- Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
- Responsible for planning and execution of work safely
- Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
- Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning
- Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
- Review, approve and negotiate change orders
- Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
- Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes
- Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
- Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes
- 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on industrial projects such as oil/gas facility construction, renewable energy-related construction, etc.)
- Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA.
- Commissioning and Start Up Experience
- Proficiency in reviewing drawings such as cable schedules, layout drawings, P&IDs, installation details
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit's policies, procedures and software programs.
- Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for safety and ensuring nobody gets hurt
- Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.n #LI-GH
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Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.
Industry
Construction materials wholesalers
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Omaha, NE, US
Year founded
1884