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Corbin R. Beaton

Inverness

Summary

Instrumentation and Controls Technician with expertise in calibrating instruments, diagnosing control system faults, and maintaining operational efficiency. Collaborative experience with engineering teams and mentoring junior technicians enhances team success and streamlines commissioning procedures.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Port Hawkesbury Paper
Port Hawkesbury
01.2026 - Current
  • Installed and maintained control equipment for various industrial applications.
  • Calibrated instruments to achieve precise measurements and meet performance standards.
  • Installed, calibrated and tested new or modified instruments to ensure proper functioning.
  • Diagnosed control system faults to maintain operational efficiency and safety.
  • Monitored process control systems to detect malfunctions and identify possible causes.
  • Investigated operator-reported problems and conducted root cause analysis to effectively resolve issues.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and modifications for enhanced functionality.
  • Developed documentation for standard operating procedures and maintenance tasks.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Engineering
Moses Lake
08.2025 - 11.2026
  • Executed instrument calibration and configuration to optimize performance of industrial systems.
  • Conducted testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation to identify and resolve issues promptly.
  • Performed "loop checks" to confirm field devices were in sync with plc interface both in the field and using their plc.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline commissioning procedures for existing systems.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections, ensuring proper installation of various systems during construction completions walkdowns

Instrument Commissioning Lead

Sancon Commissioning Inc.
Carthge
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supplied instrument technicians with detailed client documentation, including data sheets, P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics, and vendor packages
  • Supported automation with C&E testing and start up procedures.
  • Assisted junior instrument technicians in calibrating and function testing instruments
  • Developed work procedures for safe system transitions
  • Mentored junior instrument technicians in troubleshooting techniques, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Commissioning Inc.
St. Gabriel
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, ensuring operational integrity.
  • Performed routine loop checks on instruments across multiple systems to validate functionality and reliability.
  • Supported automation group in C&E testing and startup activities, facilitating smooth transitions to operational status.
  • Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.

Instrument Commissioning Lead

Sancon Commissioning
Fort McMurray
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
  • Increased production efficiency with diligent troubleshooting and repair of instrument malfunctions.
  • Performed commissioning activities on various types of instrumentation.
  • Instrument support for start up activities

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Team Power Solutions
Greater Sudbury
02.2024 - 02.2024

Supported operations with commissioning and start up activities.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Dynamysk Automation
Come By Chance
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
  • Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
  • Performed commissioning activities on various instruments and control systems.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

True North Solutions
Voisey's Bay
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
  • Performed commissioning activities on a variety of instruments including flow, pressure, temperature, and level transmitters and control valves.
  • Calibrated instruments to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electronic and pneumatic systems to ensure operational efficiency.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Novus Technical Services
Come By Chance
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
  • Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
  • Wrote detailed service reports and maintained organized records of service actions.
  • Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Kent
Sarnia
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Troubleshot and provided corrective maintenance on process equipment and control elements.
  • Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
  • Inspected, evaluated and determined necessary modifications or performed simple repairs.
  • Performed commissioning activities on various devices as well as providing Instrument support for operations during system start ups.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Contracting Ltd
Prince George
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Loop checks, troubleshooting and calibrations on field devices
  • Startup and C&E testing on main turbine compressors
  • Fire and Gas calibrations.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Kentz Engineering. Canada TSS Limited
Fort McMurray
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Commissioning, corrective maintenance, trouble shooting and calibrations on various instruments
  • Programming on HVAC units for electrical houses
  • Instrument support for start up crews at Ore Preparation Plants.
  • Supported automation group with C&E testing

Instrument Technician

Ledcor Construction
Fort McMurray
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Installation of various types of Instruments
  • Performed tube bending using specialized equipment for precise shaping.
  • Installed and routed hosing from Hydraulic Valve to the Hydraulic Pressure Units.

Instrument Technician

PCL Construction
Fort McMurray
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Preparation and Installation of Instrument Air piping and tubing
  • Pressure testing on Instrument air lines
  • Instrument support for final construction walk down
  • Installed a variety of measurement and control instruments in accordance with project specifications.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Contracting Ltd
Fort McMurray
04.2017 - 05.2017
  • Commissioning, troubleshooting and calibrations on field devices.

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Kentz Engineering. Canada TSS Limited
Fort McMurray
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Commissioning, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and calibrations on various instruments
  • Instrument support for start-up crew at Utilities/Froth &
  • Performed instrument calibration and configuration for various industrial systems.

Instrument Maintenance Technician

Municipality of Inverness County
Inverness
07.2012 - 04.2014
  • Instrument maintenance at water and sewer treatment facility
  • (Commissioning activities as well as troubleshooting various types of Instrumentation devices.)
  • Preventive maintenance

Education

Industrial Instrumentation Diploma -

Nova Scotia Community College Marconi
Sydney, NS
06-2012

High School Diploma -

Inverness Academy
Inverness, NS
06-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Power Engineering (4th Class)

SAIT
Calgary

Skills

  • Control system diagnostics
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Valve servicing
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Project Oversight
  • Shift Adaptability
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Good Work Ethic
  • People Skills

Languages

English

Certification

Familiar with Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus and Profibus Protocol Experienced with 475 HART Communicator and Calibration meters AutoCad Safety Certificates: First Aid & CPR WHMIS and OH & S Certificates H2S Alive Fall Protection Ariel Work Platform Certificate

Timeline

Instrumentation and Control Technician

Port Hawkesbury Paper
01.2026 - Current

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Engineering
08.2025 - 11.2026

Instrument Commissioning Lead

Sancon Commissioning Inc.
04.2025 - 08.2025

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Commissioning Inc.
11.2024 - 02.2025

Instrument Commissioning Lead

Sancon Commissioning
06.2024 - 10.2024

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Team Power Solutions
02.2024 - 02.2024

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Dynamysk Automation
09.2023 - 02.2024

Instrument Commissioning Technician

True North Solutions
07.2023 - 09.2023

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Novus Technical Services
04.2023 - 07.2023

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Kent
03.2022 - 04.2023

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Contracting Ltd
03.2021 - 09.2021

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Kentz Engineering. Canada TSS Limited
10.2019 - 01.2020

Instrument Technician

Ledcor Construction
01.2018 - 03.2018

Instrument Technician

PCL Construction
08.2017 - 12.2017

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Sancon Contracting Ltd
04.2017 - 05.2017

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Kentz Engineering. Canada TSS Limited
08.2014 - 08.2016

Instrument Maintenance Technician

Municipality of Inverness County
07.2012 - 04.2014

Industrial Instrumentation Diploma -

Nova Scotia Community College Marconi

High School Diploma -

Inverness Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Power Engineering (4th Class)

SAIT
Corbin R. Beaton