22312

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. They are employed by pulp and paper processing companies, nuclear and hydro power generating companies, mining, petrochemical and natural gas companies, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, and by industrial instrument servicing establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing
Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments
Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts
Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports
Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes
Consult with and advise process operators.

Example job titles

•apprentice industrial instrument mechanic
•industrial instrument mechanic
•industrial instrument technician
•industrial instrumentation technician
•process control equipment mechanic

Overview

NOC 22312, representing Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics, is classified as a TEER 2 occupation under Canada's NOC 2021 system. These highly skilled professionals are responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing complex measuring and controlling instrumentation used in various industrial settings. They are commonly employed in critical sectors such as chemical processing, pulp and paper manufacturing, nuclear and thermal power generation, mining, and industrial instrument servicing companies.

Under the Express Entry system, candidates with experience in NOC 22312 can qualify for major economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Employment requirements typically include the completion of a two- to three-year college program in industrial instrumentation technology, or a four- to five-year apprenticeship program. Trade certification is available or mandatory depending on the specific Canadian province or territory of destination.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.