Salaried Position Description
Job Title:
Instrumentation Specialist
Department:
Engineering – Optimization Team
Location:
Port Mellon, B.C.
Salary:
$120,000
I. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Instrumentation Specialist directs, manages and evaluates instrumentation and control systems of
pulp and paper mill. Responsible for mill improvement, optimization programs preparation and
execution. Design and implement improvement projects from point of view of Safety, Quality and
Environment.
II. MAIN DUTIES
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Direct the efficient operation of the instrumentation and control systems at pulp and paper mill
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Maintain liaison and communication with other process specialists, and production, operation,
maintenance departments to develop strategies for debottlenecking system and drive mill to world
class standard
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Evaluate the specifications of all the instruments, evaluate and monitor all relevant parameters
potentially affecting performance
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Conduct engineering analysis and studies, to optimize and improve the efficiency of electrical,
instrumentation and control system, and to achieve target production and budget
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Identify, study and recommend new technologies and breakthrough means to improve
performance of instrumentation and control system and reduce cost of operation
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Lead and involve in installation, calibration, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of
protective relays, computers, automation systems, control systems on digester, power boiler,
recovery boiler, fiber line, recausticizer at pulp and paper mill

Inspect and test instruments and systems to diagnose faults and problems using pneumatic,
electrical and electronic devices, and other measuring instruments, to solve operational issues and
reduce downtime of the system
Salaried Position Description

Involve in electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering projects during plant shutdown,
upgrading and expansion, and ensure project costs are within budget
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Execute DCS engineering, implement fail safe PLC and related system to protect plant equipment
and minimize downtime
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Assist in ensuring required testing, certificates and all regulatory aspects of the electrical and
instrumentation system are met
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Support and lead maintenance activities related to electrical and instrumentation system, ensure
maintenance work is organized and planned in the department by developing and implementing
policies, standards and procedures
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Support production, operation and maintenance teams in process control
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Other relevant duties as assigned
III. KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Report on a line basis to: Optimization Team Head
IV. QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
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Relevant bachelor degree in engineering including process instrumentation, electrical or
mechanical engineering
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Minimum 20 years of combined experience of managing and operating electrical, instrumentation
and control system, preferably at pulp and paper mill
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Proven track record of improving efficiency and performance of automation system of plant
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Knowledge of technical operations, maintenance manuals, procedures and schematics
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Familiar with equipment, instruments and automation systems of pulp and paper mill
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Experience in project planning and management
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Ability to work sagely in an industrial setting and participate in all company safety programs
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Moderate to fluent English proficiency
Salaried Position Description
Additional qualifications that would ensure success in the position include:
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Good analytical skills, able to gather and analyze data, identify goals, explore and select solutions,
implement and evaluate results
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Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities at once
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Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships
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Ability to lead team and provide guidance to employees from different backgrounds and levels of
knowledge
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Self-motivated and results oriented, direct behavior to emphasize the achievement of organization
goals and core values
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Flexibility to work overtime when required
V. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
Medium: ~ 50%