Field Technician

Job Description:

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Condition Monitoring & Data Collection

• Collect routine condition monitoring data in accordance with site schedules, including:

• Basic vibration data collection

• Temperature readings

• Visual and basic mechanical inspections

• Accurately record data using AVT‑approved tools, handheld devices, and software platforms.

• Upload, validate, and quality‑check collected data in a timely manner to support analysis and reporting.

• Flag abnormal conditions, obvious defects, or safety concerns to the AVT Site Owner or reliability engineers.

Lubrication & Asset Care

• Carry out routine lubrication tasks on rotating and reciprocating equipment, including:

• Greasing and oil top‑ups

• Oil changes

• Filter, breather, and desiccant changes

• Basic lubrication system checks

• Follow site‑specific lubrication routes, frequencies, quantities, and cleanliness standards.

• Collect oil samples where required, ensuring correct sampling methods are used.

• Maintain good housekeeping around lubrication points and equipment.

Site & Customer Interface

• Work safely and professionally within operational industrial environments.

• Represent AVT Reliability positively when embedded within customer sites.

• Liaise daily with customer maintenance and operations personnel as required.

• Ensure all work complies with customer procedures, site rules, and safety expectations.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Work in full compliance with AVT Reliability and customer health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.

• Follow permits, risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures at all times.

• Report near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.

• Support AVT’s quality management system and continuous improvement culture.

Reporting & Administration

• Complete all required job sheets, lubrication records, inspection checklists, and digital entries accurately and on time.

• Maintain basic records of work completed, consumables used, and observations made.

• Escalate issues that may impact asset reliability, safety, or service delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Practical understanding of basic mechanical systems such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, and fans.

• Comfortable working independently on customer sites.

• Strong awareness of industrial health and safety practices.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Exposure to condition monitoring or reliability services (vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis).

• Experience collecting or handling condition monitoring data.

• Knowledge of lubrication best practices or contamination control.

Qualifications & Certifications

Essential

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid driving license.

Desirable

• Mechanical or maintenance‑related trade qualification.

• Basic condition monitoring or lubrication training (formal or in‑house).

• Willingness to undertake further AVT‑provided training and certification.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical, organized, and detail‑oriented.

• Safety‑conscious with a professional attitude on customer sites.

• Dependable and able to work autonomously.

• Customer‑focused with a positive, practical mindset.

• Willing to learn and develop within a reliability engineering environment.

Working Conditions

• Primarily field‑based at customer facilities in and around the Sarnia area.

• Work may involve exposure to industrial environments, rotating equipment, noise, heat, and heights.

• Use of PPE is mandatory and provided as required.

AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.