Field Technician

## Field Technician Apply:
Sarnia - OFFICE:
Full time:
Posted 5 Days Ago:
R-100189
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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.