Field Technician

AESSEAL Inc.; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AESSEAL Inc. is seeking a field-based technician to perform condition monitoring data collection and lubrication on rotating and reciprocating equipment at customer sites around the Sarnia area.

You will record data, perform basic inspections, and ensure data quality for analysis and reporting. The role requires practical mechanical knowledge, the ability to work independently on-site, and strict adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of basic mechanical systems such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and fans.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites.
• Strong awareness of industrial health and safety practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect routine condition monitoring data per site schedules (temperature readings, basic vibration, visual and mechanical inspections).
• Record data using AVT-approved tools and software platforms; upload, validate, and quality-check data for analysis and reporting.
• Carry out routine lubrication tasks (grease/oil changes, filter/breather/desiccant changes) per site routes and standards.
• Maintain housekeeping around lubrication points and equipment; collect oil samples when required.
• Represent AVT reliability on customer sites and liaise with maintenance/operations personnel.
• Follow HSE requirements, permits, risk assessments, and safe work procedures; report near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Complete job sheets, lubrication records, inspection checklists, and digital entries; escalate issues impacting asset reliability or service delivery.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Independent work

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.