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2nd-4th Year Instrument Apprentice
@ Control Tech
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Overview
Control Tech is hiring a 2nd-4th year Instrument Apprentice on a temporary field project in Wood Buffalo/Fort McMurray from November 2026 through May 2027. The apprentice learns to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect process instrumentation under journeymen, on a 14-days-on, 7-days-off rotation with flights and camp lodging provided. Registered apprenticeship is preferred and on-call support is expected.
Responsibilities:
- Install and repair process control instrumentation
- Perform calibration and preventative maintenance
- Assist with small piping and tubing work
- Troubleshoot systems with pressure and electrical test equipment
- Install and repair chemical pumps
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- Registered instrument apprenticeship preferred
- Standard First Aid/CPR with AED, H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS
- Oil and gas experience an asset
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- Clean driving record
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Travel | air: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid/CPR with AED, H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Free or discounted meals |
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Control Tech
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Full company description
Control Tech is a leading Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation solutions provider operating throughout Canada and the US. We pride ourselves on being a people-first company, with a talented and diverse team recognized for delivering exceptional customer service.
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- Business categories
- Construction
- Electronics
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Control Tech
- Specialties
- Instrumentation
- Automation
- Electrical
- LGR Testing
- Construction
- Renewable Energy
- Maintenance
- and Fabrication
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- 0
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Control Tech is a leading Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation solutions provider operating throughout Canada and the US. We pride ourselves on being a people-first company, with a talented and diverse team recognized for delivering exceptional customer service.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Grande Prairie, AB |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | InstrumentationAutomationElectricalLGR TestingConstructionRenewable EnergyMaintenance and Fabrication |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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Project Location: Wood Buffalo/Fort McMurray
Project Duration: November 2026 through May 2027
Shift: 14 Days On / 7 Days Off Rotation - Consistent Schedule with extended time off between rotations
Travel: Flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary
Accommodations: Meals and lodging Provided via Camp setting
Potential for future employment opportunities upon project completion
Job Brief:
The 2nd-4th Year Instrument Apprentice field technician will work with and learn from Instrument Journeyman and other apprentices. The Apprentice will be shown practical skills and learn to test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Learns to read and understand P&ID drawings.
- Assists with Installing process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.).
- Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing.
- Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers.
- Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement and tests as required); maintains field instrument records and standards.
- Uses pressure and/or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
- Installs and repairs chemical pumps.
- Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies.
- Provides on-call support as required.
- Other duties as required.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Registered Apprentice, preferred.
- High School Diploma
- Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS.
- Experience in oil and gas is an asset.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).
- Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).
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