Senior Controls and Instrumentation Technician

BIOVECTRA Inc. has an opening for a Senior Controls and Instrumentation Technician. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Charlottetown, PEI.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing and maintaining calibration program in a qualified state.
• Participating in the calibration maintenance program ensuring minimal plant downtime.
• Performing calibration and instrument non conformances, risk assessments and RCA's.
• Aiding in planning and scheduling of calibration and instrument activities.
• Continuous Improvement of PM and PDM programs and RCM
• Assisting Automation Specialist with instrumentation & controls issues & projects.
• Installing and maintaining instrumentation/electrical equipment.
• Troubleshooting process control system.
• Assisting in programing PLC to correct system issues.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and correcting operational/maintenance issues.
• Maintaining IO, motor lists and any other documentation as required for efficient system operation.
• Assisting in pricing equipment and consumables for capital equipment.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Trade Certificate as Electrical Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Electronics technician.
• Red seal instrument technician or engineering degree in instrumentation
• CET or industrial electrician would be an asset.
• Five years' experience in an industrial environment as a controls and instrumentation technician.
• Strong PLC programming skills would be an asset.
• Experience in GMP or pharmaceutical industries is an asset.
• Experience supervising/leading a group of instrument techs
• Ability to work independently and as a team player with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Ability to work shift work, overtime and respond to call ins as required.
• Heavy lifting is required.

BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the "Apply Now" button

Starting hourly rate is based on experience: $29.00 (84 hr biweekly shiftwork)

Closing Date: March 30, 2025