Instrumentation Field Technician

WE’RE STILL GROWING!! Global Analyzer Systems is the premier emissions monitoring service provider in Western Canada. We build, install, and maintain continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), with a full range of regulatory consulting services to help manage and ensure compliance for facilities in a variety of industries. Additionally, Global continues to be a leader in air monitoring through innovation, currently developing a number of advancements to improve emissions measurement technology here in Canada and across the globe.

We have an open position for a full-time, energetic and independent individual to join our field services team. The ideal candidate is personable, a team player, and passionate about providing quality client service. The right candidate will be able to travel around the province throughout the week visiting client facilities; this role requires person to be out in the field as much as 1-3 weeks out of the month.

Responsibilities
1) CEMS Service and Support
· Prepare tools, parts, and equipment necessary for the successful completion of assigned jobs.
· Work on Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) and PLC’s (Allen Bradley, Modicon) supporting hardware issues and installing new hardware (I/O cards, processors, network communication equipment).
· Performing scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance on CEM systems including replacement of sampling system components, pneumatics components, filters and electronic transmitters.
· Perform gas analyzer calibrations, maintenance, and adjustments in the field and in the shop.
· Troubleshoot CEMS issues and perform on-site repairs as required.
· Perform basic data input and analysis, data acquisition and control system program development and debugging.
· Respond to emergency field maintenance requests where requested.
· Complete field reports and documentation as part of scope of completed field work.
2) Other Duties (as required)
· Provide internal support for project documentation (Technical specifications, design documents, DAS/PLC program testing and QC, technical reviews of regulatory documents such as CEMS monitoring plans, certification reports.
· Involvement in troubleshooting and repair of system operations.
· Involvement in Quality Control (QC) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities.
· Field assessments of future installations of new analyzer systems and data acquisition systems, detailing installation requirements and reviewing technical specifications to ensure the installation goes according to plan.
· Field installation and commissioning of new CEMS equipment including sampling systems, analyzer packages and control system tie ins.
· Assist with new CEMS construction activities such as fabrication, wiring, tubing, quality control testing and quality documentation.
3) Client and Team Support
· Provide client phone/email/training support on technical matters and CEMS service.
· Prepare parts shipments for clients.
· Complete job sheets, time sheets, and expense reports as required.
· Clean/maintain the DAS shop, instrument shop and service bay.
· Complete service inventory counts; ensure there is sufficient service parts inventory.
· Such other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned from time to time by the Employer.
4) Participation in Quality Management Program.
5) Participation in Safety Program and Initiatives.
Our Field Service Technicians provide world-class services in the areas of regulatory performance testing and maintenance of air monitoring systems, and must be able to represent themselves and the company as trusted advisors to our valued clients.

Qualifications
For this position, we would ideally like to see:
· Technical diploma, BSc, Automation, or Instrumentation background
· Experience with Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems, process gas analyzers, control systems such as Allen Bradley and Modicon PLC’s is an asset
· 1 – 3 years of experience working in an instrumentation/automation/Field IT role
· SQL experience is an asset
At a minimum we require:
· Education or experience in instrumentation, preferably environmental monitoring
· A valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving record
· Physically fit (able to lift up to 50 lbs)
· Unafraid of heights (able to climb a ladder up to 150 feet)
· Willingness to travel
· Mechanical and troubleshooting aptitude
· Basic understanding and knowledge of how to use a personal computer, including MS Office Suite, email
By building an environment that promotes innovation, ingenuity, and personal development, Global Analyzer Systems aims to grow as leaders in our industry, delivering measurement excellence with world-class service.
Work Environment
Some of the benefits of working for Global Analyzer include:
· Team-first environment, with an emphasis on open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement (including a fun and informal workplace).
· Fast-paced with a variety of technical challenges and opportunities.
· High level of trust and autonomy, with minimal supervision.
· Upward mobility and opportunity to grow with the company.

Compensation
Competitive compensation and benefits package (including available RRSP matching program) available.

Global Analyzer Systems strives to create a work environment where everyone feels at home and can contribute their very best every day. We celebrate the diversity in experiences, backgrounds, cultures, ideas, and opinions that each member of Team Global brings, and we actively seek to learn from each other so we can break down barriers and succeed together.
Our inclusive culture begins with the hiring process and continues throughout the employment experience. We believe it’s everyone’s responsibility to build an award-winning culture, to provide world-class service for our clients, and play an integral role in driving the success of the business, and each other, in a positive way.

To that end, Global Analyzer Systems is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and developing qualified people of all backgrounds, and providing accessible employment practices. We welcome and encourage applicants who identify as part of underrepresented groups to apply, as we continue to build our elite team of professionals dedicated to bringing certainty to air emissions measurement around the globe.

How to apply

Send resume and cover letter to hr@gasl.ca.