Lead Technician

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 30 - 40 hours per week
Language of Work: English

Company Info:
Wenplastics is a plastic recovery plant focusing on HDPE and PP reclaim. In our 4-acre Delta plant, we offer on-site processing that includes shredding/grinding, rinsing, drying, and extrusion of resin pellets. Wenplastics also offers the distribution and refurbishment of plastic containers including totes, pails, and buckets. We are committed to maximizing the plastics recovery rate, while at the same time reducing landfills significantly due to the size of industrial/commercial plastic. We provide benefits to local companies by reducing their landfill and bringing up their environmental awareness in a cost-efficient way.

Job Duties: 
1.Lead and perform the installation, setup, wiring, and connection of instrumentation equipment, including pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature sensors, and level transmitters, in accordance with schematics and technical documentation.
2.Lead commissioning activities, including loop checks, functional testing, calibration, and system verification, to ensure instrumentation and control systems operate accurately and reliably.
3.Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control system issues, while coordinating corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operational continuity.
4.Provide technical guidance and support to technicians, operations, and maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving instrumentation and control issues. Assign and coordinate technical tasks as required.
5.Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspection, and calibration activities for instrumentation systems, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
6.Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, industry standards, technical codes, and environmental requirements during all instrumentation and maintenance activities.
7.Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams on the installation, modification, upgrading, and optimization of instrumentation and control systems to improve equipment performance, productivity, and safety.
8.Maintain and review accurate technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment records, calibration records, maintenance reports, and troubleshooting logs.
9.Prepare reports on maintenance activities, system performance, equipment issues, and corrective actions, and communicate significant technical findings to management and relevant departments.
10.Train, mentor, and provide technical direction to junior technicians and other employees on instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and safe work practices.
11.Stay current with instrumentation technologies, control systems, industry practices, and applicable standards, and apply relevant knowledge to improve maintenance and operational practices.
12.Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, efficiency, safety, and performance of the facility's instrumentation and control systems.

Qualifications:
1.A college diploma or degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience can also be considered.
2.Minimum two years of practical experience as an Instrumentation Technician or a relevant role.
3.Proficiency in the installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of various industrial instruments and control systems.
4.Familiarity with process control loops, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and hazardous area instrumentation.
5.Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
6.Excellent communication and documentation skills.