Posted 22 days ago
Instrumentation Mechanic/Technologist
@ West Fraser
Quesnel, British Columbia
Overview
West Fraser's Cariboo Pulp is hiring an Instrumentation Mechanic/Technologist in Quesnel, BC, to maintain and repair instruments and DeltaV control hardware, and to keep readings accurate. The role is full-time on a unionized hourly rate of $48.66 per hour for journeypersons, with occasional overtime and weekends.
Pay:
$48.66 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair instruments and sensors
- Troubleshoot field and programming issues
- Program and maintain DeltaV hardware
- Perform PM and repair of site analyzers
- Keep work area clean and safe
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson Instrumentation Mechanic or Technologist
- Industrial experience
- Reading engineering drawings
- Troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation
- Willing to work overtime and weekends occasionally
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Instrumentation Mechanic, Instrumentation Technologist |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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West Fraser
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We are a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe.
Full company description
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
- LinkedIn followers
- 55,708
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,494
- Reported office locations
- 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5, CA
- 57 Germantown Ct., Suite 300, 300, Germantown, TN 38138, US
- 885 W Georgia St, Suite 1500, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E8, CA
- Business categories
- Renewable Energy
- Paper Manufacturing
- Wholesale
- Wood Processing
- Forestry
- Product Design
- Furniture
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- West Fraser
- Specialties
- Lumber
- Plywood
- LVL
- MDF
- OSB
- and particleboard
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,768,758
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Quesnel, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Specialties | LumberPlywoodLVLMDFOSBand particleboard |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 78 |
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West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Cariboo Pulp is currently recruiting for an Instrument Mechanic/Technologist.
Reporting to the E&I Supervisor, the Instrumentation Mechanic/Technologist will perform their duties as a member of the Electrical and Instrumentation department and collaborate with other departments of the division.
You'll Do:
- Work on instruments ranging from pressure transducers, weightometers, flow controllers, various level and temperature sensors; ensure all systems are wired to communicate with the DCS;
- Responsible for instrumentation equipment maintenance;
- Regular field and programming troubleshooting / adjustments of equipment;
- Ensure that the instrument readings are reliable and accurate at all times;
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment;
- Delta V programming and hardware maintenance;
- PM and repair of various site analyzers;
- Any other duties required by the Supervisor.
You have:
- Journeyperson Instrumentation Mechanic or Instrumentation Technologist
- Willingness and ability to work over-time and weekends occasionally
- Industrial experience
- Experience in reading engineering drawings
- Experience in troubleshooting equipment issues with electrical and instrumentation
- Experience using a computer for record keeping and documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction.
Compensation Package:
- The hourly pay rate for this position will follow the collective agreement between Unifor 1115 and Cariboo Pulp Ltd. The current rate for a journeyperson is $48.66/hour.
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.
Your Workplace Location:
Located in Quesnel, BC, Cariboo Pulp Ltd is a forerunning producer of NBSK pulp as well as clean, green energy. Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Quesnel’s welcoming community. For more information on the city of Quesnel, visit https://www.quesnel.ca/.
About Us:
West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.
From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.
Diversity:
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.
Sustainability:
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.
Sustainability Report | West Fraser
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