Senior Engineering Technician in Ottawa

Remote or Hybrid depending on the location – province of Quebec or New-Brunswick.

The Senior Engineering Technician provides hands‐on technical support throughout engineering, construction, commissioning, and plant operations. The role works closely with project teams and external partners to translate technical requirements into safe, practical, and cost‐effective field solutions that support project execution and plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‐on technical support throughout detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, start‐up, and plant operations.
• Conduct field surveys, inspections, equipment assessments, technical audits, and verification of existing site conditions.
• Prepare and maintain drawings, flow sheets, layouts, technical documentation, commissioning tools, deficiency lists, and quality records.
• Review consultant, EPC, and vendor deliverables for constructability, maintainability, and alignment with project and operational requirements.
• Support equipment inspections, construction activities, site supervision, quality control, commissioning, and project handover.
• Troubleshoot technical, maintenance, and operational issues and develop practical, safe, and cost‐effective solutions.
• Support equipment upgrades, plant improvements, maintenance initiatives, and small capital projects from planning through execution.
• Provide technical input into scopes of work, equipment selection, material requirements, cost estimates, and project planning.
• Coordinate field activities and technical requirements with engineering teams, EPCs, consultants, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel.
• Ensure field changes and technical information are accurately captured in drawings and project documentation.
• Use specialized technologies, including drones and 360‐degree cameras, to support inspections, surveys, and field documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Experience: Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical, or Engineering Technology, or equivalent; five or more years of relevant experience supporting industrial projects, construction, commissioning, maintenance, or plant operations. Heavy industrial experience is an asset.

Technology Requirements: Proficiency with CAD, Microsoft Office, document‐review, and field data‐capture tools. Experience with drones, 360‐degree cameras, ERP, maintenance, or project management systems is an asset.

Skills & Competencies: Strong technical judgment, field awareness, and practical problem‐solving skills; ability to interpret drawings and technical requirements and apply them to field conditions; strong focus on safety, quality, and documentation; effective communication and coordination skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Language Requirements: Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.