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Compression & Controls Technician
@ FortisBC
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
FortisBC is hiring a full-time Compression & Controls Technician in its Gas branch, a unionized IBEW role paying $58.50 per hour. The technician installs, maintains and troubleshoots compressor station control, SCADA and measurement equipment, and supervises contractors. The role has on-call, overtime and out-of-town travel requirements, with no workplace flexibility.
Pay:
$52.63–$58.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, program, troubleshoot and maintain compressor and control equipment
- Develop and maintain predictive and preventive maintenance schedules
- Document construction, inspection, commissioning and maintenance work
- Supervise employees and contractors on compression and control activities
- Plan and schedule work group activities
Requirements summary:
- Instrumentation, industrial electrician or millwright certificate, or related diploma
- One to four years of compression and gas experience for CCT2 or CCT1 levels
- Familiarity with recent instrumentation, electronics and computer technology
- Safe work habits and adherence to codes and standards
- Ability to work in a team and without direct supervision
- Strong verbal, written and electronic communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Instrumentation and Control Technician Certificate of Qualification, Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate of Qualification |
| Education | Trade certificate (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Instrumentation and control, Electrical and computer engineering technology, Industrial mechanics |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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FortisBC
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Energy for a better BC
Full company description
FortisBC is a Canadian-owned company based in British Columbia. We deliver natural gas, electricity and propane safely, affordably and reliably to customers across the province. Together, our more than 2,700 employees meet the energy needs of nearly 1.3 million customers, including 135 cities and towns, and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories. Beyond providing energy, we support the communities where we live and work by investing in grassroots community projects through our Community Investment Program. As an employer, we emphasize occupational health, safety and wellness while striving to attract a spectrum of talent and fostering working environments where multiple perspectives are welcomed and valued. We promote a culture of belonging where employees can connect and grow, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we live and serve. Check our progress to see how we’re striving to ensure safe, affordable and dependable energy infrastructure built for reliability and resilience.
- LinkedIn followers
- 63,175
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,371
- Reported office locations
- 16705 Fraser Highway, Surrey, British Columbia V4N 0E8, CA
- 1975 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7, CA
- 1290 Esplanade Ave., Trail, British Columbia V1R 4T2, CA
- Business categories
- Energy & Utilities
- Energy, mining, utilities
- Other recorded names
- FortisBC
- Specialties
- natural gas
- electricity
- propane
- geothermal
- district energy
- energy solutions
- natural gas for transportation
- liquefied natural gas (LNG)
- renewable natural gas
- and compressed natural gas (CNG)
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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FortisBC is a Canadian-owned company based in British Columbia. We deliver natural gas, electricity and propane safely, affordably and reliably to customers across the province. Together, our more than 2,700 employees meet the energy needs of nearly 1.3 million customers, including 135 cities and towns, and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories. Beyond providing energy, we support the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | natural gaselectricitypropanegeothermaldistrict energyenergy solutionsnatural gas for transportationliquefied natural gas (LNG)renewable natural gasand compressed natural gas (CNG) |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 92 |
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Branch: Gas
Affiliation: IBEW
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary: $58.50 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.
Responsibilities
- Shall perform all duties associated with transmission compressor stations and control, SCADA, and electronic measurement facilities including, but not limited to, the following; the installation, programming, activation, trouble shooting, operation and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, control and computer equipment.
- Shall ensure that the predictive analysis and preventative maintenance schedules are developed and maintained.
- Shall provide comprehensive documentation of construction, inspection, commissioning, operation and maintenance work.
- Shall provide supervision to other employees and contractors as it relates to compression and control activities.
- Shall ensure efficient operation of the workgroup, including work group planning and scheduling as it relates to these duties and responsibilities.
- Shall keep abreast of changing technology as it relates to the “Duties and Responsibilities”.
- In the event there is insufficient work as outlined above or more urgent work elsewhere, s/he may be temporarily scheduled for work for which s/he is qualified in other departments.
Requirements
Compression & Controls Technicial 3 (CCT3) Level
Disciplines and Accreditations:
(a) An Instrumentation and Control Technician (Industrial Instrument Mechanic) Certification of Qualification or an Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Automation and Instrumentation Option) Diploma of Technology, or
(b) An Industrial Electrician Certificate of qualification or an Electrical Computer Engineering Technology (Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option) Diploma of Technology, or
(c) An Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate of Qualification
- Familiarity with recent technological advancements in the areas of instrumentation, electronics and computer application as it relates to these fields
- Demonstrated safe work habits and adherence to safety regulation and practices on a sustained basis, i.e., codes, standards, procedures, etc.
- Initiative, sense of responsibility, ability to make timely and appropriate decisions and a cooperative, tactful approach with other employees.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively in verbal, written and electronic form.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to work without direct supervision.
Compression & Controls Technician 2 (CCT2) Level
The qualifications of a CCT 3 with one (1) year of compression and gas experience and demonstrated competency or a stipulated accreditation in any two of the three CCT 3 disciplines with no compression experience.
Compression & Controls Technician 1 (CCT1) Level
A stipulated accreditation in any two of the three CCT3 disciplines with two (2) years of compression and gas experience and demonstrated competency or a stipulated accreditation in any one of the three CCT3 disciplines with four (4) years of compression and gas experience and demonstrated competency.
Additional Information
- Applicants will be considered in the following order:
- Fully qualified CCT1 at $58.50 hourly
- If there are no fully qualified applicants, we will consider CCT2 applicants at $52.63 hourly.
- On-Call/Standby requirements: This role has on-call/standby requirements based on operational needs.
- Residency requirements: The successful candidate must adhere to the residency requirements of this position.
- Overtime requirements: This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs.
- Out of town work/Travel requirements: This role has out of town work/travel requirements based on operational needs.
What you need to know:
- Prior to the interview, Talent Acquisition will conduct a full employee general record review. This will include, but is not limited to: sick leave and attendance records, personnel file review and letters on file.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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