Oil Rig Fly In Fly Out Jobs in Kitimat, BC (NOW HIRING)

Tacten is seeking a professional and forward-thinking Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician with IRATA certification to support operations on our site located in Kitimat BC! 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing maintenance team while working with industry-leading rope access technology. As part of this role, all Instrumentation Technicians will receive IRATA Rope Access Training and Certification to support maintenance operations at site.

• Immediate start available
• Local position based in Kitimat, BC
• 40-hour work week with overtime opportunities
• Salary range up to $64.50/hr. depending on certifications and experience
• We are able to offer up to 3 months of temporary housing to assist with your relocation transition, if required.

• Calibrate and verify accuracy of pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters on cryogenic systems, compressors, and LNG storage tanks to ensure reliable process control.
• Diagnose faults in DCS, PLC, and ESD (Emergency Shutdown) systems, tracing signal issues or sensor failures that could impact process safety or production efficiency.
• Carry out regular inspections and servicing of instruments, analyzers (e.g., gas chromatographs, moisture analyzers), and control valves to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.
• Participate in commissioning new systems, loop checking, and function testing during plant startups or planned shutdowns, ensuring all instrumentation meets LNG operational standards.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, loop diagrams, and maintenance logs in accordance with site procedures, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements for hazardous environments.

• Journeyperson Instrumentation Certification
• IRATA Rope Access certification or a willingness to obtain
• Current safety certifications as required in BC
• Located in Kitimat BC or willing to relocate
• Strong knowledge of cryogenic processes, industrial automation, and process control systems.
• Experience with DCS, PLC, and ESD systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, Allen-Bradley).
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of CSA, API, and ISA standards related to instrumentation and hazardous locations.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and documentation skills.

Additional Skills

• Computer literacy with CMMS systems and digital calibration tools.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and intrinsically safe equipment.
• Understanding of LNG process safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures.
• Experience supporting commissioning and shutdown activities.
• Proficiency/experience in trades/industrial settings
• Familiarity with LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) operations

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!

Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry’s largest clients in the world’s harshest environments.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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