05 Nov 2025

Gas Detection Technician

Fort McMurray, AB

Agilus is recruiting for a Gas Detection Technician in the Oil and Gas Sector in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Maintain and service Approx. 550 NIOSH/NFPA SCBA and RSBA packs and all associated equipment IE: washing masks, disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble regulators, replace air cylinders, recharge air cylinders, inspect and roll breathing air hose
A typical day:

Manage the loan out process of breathing air equipment
Complete the annual regulatory change out of all SCBA/RSBA packs utilized in the upgrader
Facilitate the shipping of breathing air cylinders due for hydro testing and update tracking sheets
Manage the inventory of the fire extinguishers required for annual regulatory change outs across Base Mine and Aurora site
Maintain and service leased gas detectors and docking stations located across Base mine and Aurora site
Provide turnaround support by setting up and verifying settings are correct for rental gas detection equipment in 4-6 permit locations with a combined total of 4-500 pieces of equipment
Complete change outs and placements of temporary area gas detectors throughout the upgrader as part of the loan out process

Successful candidates will have:

Technical knowledge of gas detection instruments and calibration procedures
Familiarity with safety protocols in industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, or manufacturing
Certifications such as SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) servicing, confined space entry, or H2S Alive may be required depending on the employer
Ability to read technical manuals and schematics

Total rewards:

Competitive Compensation
Mon to Fri - 40 hours per week, completely onsite role
Fort McMurray location
Contract until Dec 2026

Interested?
Please apply directly online

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Job Code 150545

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