Instrument Technician Apprentice (Grande Prairie)

Prodigy Tech Group Inc. is a dynamic service company dedicated to its clients and employees. We provide services in North-Western Alberta’s industrial business sector with excellent tradesmen and high-quality technologists. Our team of certified and licensed workforce is ready to provide the best service around the clock full-time.Save valuable production by acquiring our electricians and instrument technicians capable of troubleshooting, supplying, and repairing everything from starters—be it pumps, solar panels, or processors. Need some programming changed or built from scratch? Our team will complete your mechanical prerequisites effectively and efficiently!If you are a technically sound and motivated person looking not just for a job; but rather, aspiring to be part of our team, forward your resume now! Prodigy Tech Group Inc. is looking for the following to join our team in North-Western Alberta. Qualified candidates will be responsible for handling complex tasks and supporting the maintenance, operations and assets through performing upkeep activities safely, skillfully, and with high-quality work to ensure optimal dependability and availability. Send your resume and be a part of our world class company!Prodigy Tech Group Inc. Is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Instrument Technician Apprentice

Qualifications

Have worked with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, and chemical composition In-depth knowledge installing, maintaining, repairing, measuring and controlling instruments used in industrial and commercial processing and manufacturingAdapts well to working environment changes Physically fit to lift weighty objects Excellent, mathematical, scientific, mechanical and logical reasoning abilities to install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing The term of apprenticeship for an instrument technician is 4 years (four 12-month periods), including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training in the first and second years, and a minimum of 1425 hours of on-the-job training and 10 weeks of technical training in the third and fourth years.An applicant who previously completed courses of study or work experience related to the Instrument Technician trade or holds a related journeyperson certificate and has the employer’s recommendation, may qualify for credit that could reduce the term of apprenticeship. Inquiries about credit for previously completed courses of study or work experience can be directed to an apprentice representative at any Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office.A person who has previous training or work experience in the trade and wants to determine their level of skill and knowledge for entry or advanced standing in an apprenticeship program may complete the Prior Learning Assessment Online Application. A high school student can become an apprentice and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time under the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).Tasks

Use pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect and test instrument and system operation, and diagnose faults Consult manufacturers’ manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures Repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts Consult with and advise process operatorsPractice loss management principles Calibrate and maintain components and instruments according to manufacturers’ specifications Work with engineers on basic design Install and maintain instruments on current or existing plant equipment and processes Interpret and use appropriate CSA, ISA and API installation standards and practices

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