Growth is a top priority for Agrium Wholesale and it doesn’t just apply to the nutrients we make or the size of our Company. To achieve growth and remain healthy and profitable we need talented, diverse employees to support our initiatives. In 2014 we were named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, one of Alberta’s top 65 Employers and one of Canada’s Top 100 Best Diversity Employers. Come grow your career at Agrium Wholesale where our employees strive to make a difference and take pride in helping to feed the world.

Reporting to the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor, the Instrumentation Mechanic is accountable for the general instrumentation installation, maintenance and repair of assets at Agrium, Vanscoy Potash Operations (VPO) in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. This position works with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microprocessor-based instruments for measuring and controlling pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion and force. 
 
Specific responsibilities will include:

Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, P&ID and architectural drawings.
Repair, maintain and install measurement and control equipment such as valves, analyzers, control systems, gauges, and transmitters. 
Install, test and commission new instrument systems.
Test and diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices in consultation with manufacturers’ manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures.
Support and participate in all activities required to ensure a safe workplace.

Qualifications of the position include:

· Journeyperson Instrument Technician / Mechanic Certificate required. 
· A minimum of 2 years of plant maintenance experience in a Heavy Industrial industry;
· Strong troubleshooting skills.
· Ability to work with minimum supervision. 
· Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

 This position is located near Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, at Agrium’s Potash Mine facility.

Vanscoy Potash Operations (VPO) is located approximately 33 kilometers southwest of Saskatoon. VPO produces four sizes of high quality potash for shipment to markets around the world. The ore body is one kilometer below the surface. An extensive network of underground roads takes workers to the mine faces and various shops. This operation directly employs over 600 people.

Agrium Wholesale is committed to providing employees with competitive compensation that reflects individual contribution, business performance and the markets in which we compete for talent. We pay-for-performance; employee total compensation is linked to Agrium’s goals and performance. We welcome diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and First Nations.

Join Agrium, www.agriumwholesale.com/careers and “Help Feed the World!”

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.