Field Technician

Job summary

The Field Technician is responsible for collecting routine condition monitoring data and performing asset care tasks such as lubrication on industrial equipment. They must also maintain professional site interactions, ensure safety compliance, and accurately document all maintenance activities.

Job details

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. Essential: Required Skills & Experience 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. Essential: Qualifications & Certifications 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.

What you’ll do

The Field Technician is responsible for collecting routine condition monitoring data and performing asset care tasks such as lubrication on industrial equipment. They must also maintain professional site interactions, ensure safety compliance, and accurately document all maintenance activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a practical understanding of mechanical systems like pumps and motors. A valid driving license and a strong commitment to industrial health and safety practices are essential for this field-based role.

Listed skills

• Data Validation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Condition monitoring
• Vibration data collection
• Mechanical inspection
• Lubrication
• Asset care
• Oil analysis
• Data validation
• Industrial safety
• Mechanical systems
• Pumps
• Motors
• Gearboxes
• Fans
• Contamination control
• Reporting
• Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Energy
• Logistics