Job description Instrumentation Technician – Field in Canada
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Find out what work is like for an instrumentation technician – field in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312).

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

Description

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. They are employed by pulp and paper processing companies, nuclear and hydro power generating companies, mining, petrochemical and natural gas companies, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, and by industrial instrument servicing establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Work week duration

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing
  • Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments
  • Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts
  • Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports
  • Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes
  • Consult with and advise process operators.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Standing
  • Handling material manually
  • Making repetitive motions

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Industrial instrument companies
  • Natural gas companies
  • Nuclear power generating utilities
  • Mining companies
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Industrial instrument servicing establishments
  • Hydro power generating utilities
  • Pulp and paper processing companies
  • Petrochemical companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Standard safety equipment
  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Sound and noise

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Close (at arm’s length)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 22312), and a list of similar occupations:

  • apprentice industrial instrument mechanic
  • industrial instrument mechanic
  • industrial instrument technician
  • industrial instrumentation technician
  • process control equipment mechanic

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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