Reliability Engineer in Training I

Position Summary

Acuren is recruiting an entry-level Reliability Engineer in Training to support ongoing projects within our Advanced Diagnostics team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking a dynamic, hands-on environment with meaningful opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development.

The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Engineer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Reliability Engineers to support the diagnosis and assessment of dynamic and static industrial assets.

This is a field-based position with approximately 50% travel. The role is based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with travel to customer locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect condition-monitoring data on industrial rotating equipment, structures, and piping.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret diagnostic data using specialized tools and software.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Support preventive maintenance programs through testing, reporting, and client recommendations.
• Prepare accurate technical reports and clearly communicate findings to engineering staff and customers.
• Travel to customer sites as required, working from a Dartmouth, Nova Scotia base.
• Follow all applicable safety protocols, procedures, and industry standards during field work.
• Work overtime, weekends, and extended travel periods when required by project needs.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience working with industrial equipment, with a willingness and ability to perform hands-on field work.
• Willingness to obtain relevant industry certifications, including:
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Infrared Thermography
  • Ultrasound Testing
  • Motor Testing
  • Oil Sampling and Analysis
  • Reliability Professional Certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to perform field work that may occasionally be physically demanding.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• Valid Canadian driver’s licence.

• Must be eligible to obtain the necessary U.S. work authorization to travel to and perform engineering work in the United States, as required by the position.

Core Competencies

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Hands-on, field-focused approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to build effective client relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies, processes, and industry standards.
• Ability to work effectively in changing field conditions and industrial environments.
• Commitment to safe work practices and professional conduct.

Company Overview and Benefits

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.