Technical Services Engineer – Field Division
Altex Industries Inc. is a leading Canadian manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and servicing of industrial air coolers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related equipment for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Industrial sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, Altex is committed to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and delivering practical technical solutions to our customers.
Altex Industries Inc. is looking for a Technical Services Engineer – Field Division to support our industrial field projects across Canada. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and working closely with field operations, clients, and project teams.
The successful candidate will provide technical support, engineering guidance, troubleshooting, and practical field solutions for industrial maintenance, shutdowns, turnarounds, repairs, and mechanical projects involving heat exchangers, air coolers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, and related equipment.
Working closely with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, Engineering, Quality, and our customers, you will help resolve technical challenges, support project planning and execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high technical and quality standard.
This position is primarily based in Edmonton, with occasional travel to customer locations and industrial job sites throughout Canada as required.
Position Summary
As the Technical Services Engineer – Field Division, you will provide engineering and technical support throughout the planning and execution of Altex field projects.
You will work with project and field teams to develop practical engineering solutions, prepare and review technical documentation, support repair and maintenance activities, and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during project execution.
The successful candidate will combine strong mechanical engineering knowledge with practical industrial experience and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering professionals, field personnel, trades, customers, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical engineering and technical support for industrial maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, repair, construction, and fabrication projects.
- Develop practical engineering solutions for heat exchangers, air coolers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, and related industrial equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Field Superintendents, and field teams.
- Support project teams during planning, mobilization, execution, and completion of field projects.
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, repair procedures, drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and project documentation.
- Develop and review engineered repair and alteration methods.
- Design and review specialty equipment, temporary works, lifting and rigging solutions, and other project-specific engineering requirements.
- Review customer specifications, drawings, scopes of work, and technical requirements.
- Provide technical support for bolting and flange management, gasket selection, torque and hydraulic tensioning, welding, hydrotesting, and pressure testing activities.
- Support shop fabrication and coordinate technical requirements between Field Operations, Engineering, Production, and Quality.
- Assist field teams in resolving unexpected technical issues encountered during project execution.
- Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable codes, standards, customer specifications, quality requirements, and regulatory requirements.
- Support QA/QC documentation, turnover packages, repair documentation, and ABSA submissions and requirements.
- Participate in project planning meetings, technical reviews, kickoff meetings, and project closeout activities as required.
- Communicate directly with customers and internal teams to address technical questions and develop practical solutions.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve field methods, tooling, procedures, and technical processes.
- Provide technical input into project estimating, planning, and execution strategies where required.
- Visit customer locations and industrial job sites as required to provide technical and engineering support.
Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA or eligible for registration with APEGA.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in industrial fabrication, pressure equipment, piping, field services, maintenance, shutdowns, turnarounds, or heavy industrial construction.
- Demonstrated engineering experience supporting industrial shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance, repair, or field construction projects.
- Experience with heat exchangers, air coolers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, fabrication, and/or industrial maintenance.
- Strong practical understanding of industrial field construction, maintenance, inspection, repair, and fabrication activities.
- Working knowledge of applicable ASME, API, CSA, ABSA, and provincial pressure equipment requirements.
- Experience developing or reviewing engineering calculations, repair procedures, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of welding, bolting, flange management, hydrotesting, pressure testing, lifting, and rigging is considered an asset.
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and customer requirements.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions for field applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, Engineering, Quality, tradespeople, and customers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical priorities while supporting active projects.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to customer and industrial job sites throughout Canada as required.
Work Environment
- Full-time position based in Edmonton.
- Primarily office-based in Edmonton with regular interaction with Altex fabrication and field operations.
- Regular involvement with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, Engineering, Quality, Production, and field personnel.
- Occasional travel to customer locations and industrial job sites throughout Canada, as required.
Why Join Altex?
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits
- Employer RRSP matching program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and technically focused team environment
- Opportunity to work on challenging industrial maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, and repair projects
- Opportunity to work directly with field teams and customers to develop practical engineering solutions
- Stable, growing Canadian company with over 25 years of industry experience
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
We thank all applicants for their interest in Altex Industries Inc.; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No recruitment agencies or telephone calls, please.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA?
- Do you currently live in Edmonton or the surrounding area?
- How many years of engineering experience do you have in industrial fabrication, pressure equipment, maintenance, or field services?
- Do you have engineering experience supporting industrial shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance, or repair projects?
- Do you have experience working with heat exchangers, air coolers, pressure vessels, or pressure piping?
- Do you have experience developing or reviewing repair procedures, engineering calculations, or technical field solutions?
Work Location: In person
