E & A Technician

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About the Unit

Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Yara International is a global fertilizer company, with operations in over 60 countries around the world. Yara's dynamic global presence and unique business model allows the company to be an industry shaper. Belle Plaine is in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.

Responsibilities

The E&A Maintenance Technician is accountable to the E&A Maintenance Supervisor for working safely in an industrial chemical plant facility to provide technical preventative maintenance plan execution and troubleshooting & repair of process Instrumentation (automation) and electrical equipment. This includes regularly planned activities, emergency unplanned activities, scheduled turn-around and quick outage activities in a safe, cost effective and efficient work execution, providing the utmost of quality workmanship to ensure the highest degree of running plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain instrumentation (field devices, transmitters, control valves, trip/anti-surge valves, nuclear level measurement systems) and electrical systems (13.8kV switchgear, motors, protective relays, transformers, power distribution, and heat tracing circuits).
Troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment both online and offline as necessary.
Ensure a safe working environment via Pre-Task Analysis, SOPs, SJAs, risk assessments, and Safe Work Permits.
Complete planned work packages efficiently, maintaining safety and quality standards while documenting work history and verification.
Contribute to reliability efforts by updating red-line drawings (P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics), addressing deficiencies, and supporting the Document Management System (DMS).
Participate in 24/7 on-call support, perform overtime emergency repairs as required, and coordinate with offsite contractors.
Adapt to schedules, provide effective feedback, and work collaboratively within the team.

Education & Experience

As the successful candidate you will hold:

Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma from an accredited institution is preferred, along with one or both of the following:
- Journeypersons Red-Seal certificate in the field of Instrumentation & Controls Systems Technician.
- Journeypersons Red-Seal certificate in the field of Electrician accompanied by a valid Electrical License in the province of Saskatchewan.
Previous experience of 5+ years in an industrial process/petrochemical facility specializing in complex diagnostics, repair, maintenance and installation of industrial instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Knowledge of SAP (or similar planning software), DCS and PLC interface experience, comprehensive basic computer and software navigations. Familiarity and compliance of the Canadian Electrical Code references.
Familiarity and a sound experience with the various types of test equipment and their methods to perform Instrumentation and Electrical daily duties.
Journeypersons Red-Seal certificate in the field of Electrician is an asset but not required at this hiring opportunity as this training can also be accommodated through apprenticeship on site.

Be Part of Our Team – Why Work for Us – What We Offer

Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:

Bonus Program
Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
Health and Dental Benefits
Optional Vacation Enhancement
Paid Lunch Break
Pension & Savings Plans
Wellness and Employee Assistance Plan

Contact details

Deanna Milton, People & Culture Manager

Apply no later than

May 7, 2025

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.