Field Technician

AESSEAL · Sarnia

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Job Description:

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.

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