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Job Title


Instrumentation and Controls Designer


Company : Airswift


Location : thunder bay, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Designer to join their team on a contract opportunity until the end of 2026 in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.Key Responsibilities Instrumentation & Controls Design Develop and modify control philosophies, control narratives, shutdown keys, and cause & effect matrices. Prepare, update, and check instrument indexes, datasheets, loop documentation and other documentation as required in Smart Instrumentation. Design field instrumentation, control loops, junction boxes, control panels, and wiring diagrams. Ability to update instrument location in Smart 3D Support instrumentation selection and specification based on process and project requirements. Project Support Support small-to-medium capital and brownfield projects from concept through construction. Coordinate instrumentation design activities with piping, process, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil disciplines Collaborate with Supply Chain during RFQ cycles by preparing technical requirements and reviewing vendor submissions. Review and integrate vendor drawings, data sheets, and technical documentation. Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews with engineers, designers, and project managers. Provide field support including responses to RFIs / site queries, redline incorporation, and as-built updates Quality & Compliance Conduct periodic site visits for scoping, field verification, and as-building. Participate in HAZOP and What-If review sessions with project and client teams. Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, company standards, and client requirements. Follow all internal and client safety practices and site access requirements. Qualifications & Skills Technical diploma or degree in Instrumentation Technology, or related discipline. 48 years of relevant instrumentation and controls design experience. Strong capability to independently develop, review, and manage I&C design deliverables. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam. Experience with Smart Instrumentation (INtools) and some Smart 3D experience would be beneficial