Instrumentation Technician Journeyperson

Job Responsibility:

We've proudly remained a vital employer in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past 30 years. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our business. One of our key strengths as a Company is the diverse range of people we employ, reflecting the range of countries, cultures, and contexts that represent the global nature of our business.

Our refinery is a newly repurposed plant in Come by Chance, Newfoundland. The refinery's strategic location enables us to source low-carbon intensity feedstocks from anywhere in the world while delivering sustainable fuels to low-carbon markets.

We are one of the world's most significant renewable fuel production facilities, poised to meet the growing global demand for renewable fuels.

Join our highly skilled team and become leaders in a world-class production facility.

Instrument Technician

As part of the Maintenance Team at Braya Renewable Fuels, the Instrument Technician is responsible for the Installation and Commissioning of the Instrumentation Assets associated with the control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control systems critical to refinery operations, including flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and level gauges.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in complex process control systems to minimize downtime and ensure consistent product quality.

Support daily operations by responding to instrumentation issues in a timely and efficient manner, often under time-sensitive or hazardous conditions.

• Calibrate safety-critical instruments such as gas detectors, emergency shutdown devices (ESD), and pressure safety valves, ensuring compliance with refinery standards and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control narratives to support accurate instrumentation work and process understanding.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules and best practices.
• Assist with control system upgrades and commissioning of new process units or instrumentation packages.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration records, maintenance history, and instrument specifications for audit and regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with operations, electrical, and process engineering teams to support production goals and troubleshoot system-wide issues.
• Ensure work is performed in alignment with Braya's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, including permit-to-work systems and hazardous area classifications.

Qualifications

• Industrial Instrumentation and Controls Certification (Red Seal Journeyperson)
• Five years of field experience as an instrument technician in a process or refinery environment, with refinery being the preference. The five years must include at least 1 year with a DCS system, which implies loop-checking and troubleshooting. ABB DCS is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of work-related refinery experience
• Must hold NL-recognized certifications and educational credentials commensurate with the position, which is established and audited by BRAYA.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven dedication to health, safety, and environment

Physical Demands:

By applying for this job, you acknowledge and understand that the regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

• Regularly lifts/moves object up to 25 lbs. Occasionally lifts/moves >50lbs. Push/Pulling forces up to 50lbs are required
• Work repetitively involves reaching/stretching, bending, and twisting; regular standing, walking, and climbing
• Use of gross and fine motor skills and maintaining physical balance (e.g., Ladders/scaffolding)
• Work environments can present exposure to loud noises or environmental hazards

Here are some of the many perks of working with us:

• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Life insurance Accounts
• Company Pension Plan with employer-matched contributions up to 6%
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• TELUS Health Virtual Care
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• On-site parking
• Employee appreciation events
• Complimentary company shuttle from Refinery to St. John's and back daily (Employee is responsible for transportation if the bus is not operating)
• ***** may change at companies' discretion

BRAYA is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.