| Envirotest Canada’s Engineering and Maintenance Department employs a total of 12 people, including the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Office Clerk, and nine technicians. The department is responsible for the maintenance and technical aspects of the 32 test lanes, 10 AirCare stations, the Technical Support Centre, Envirotest Canada head office, AirCare offices, and the AirCare Emissions Research Laboratory. Functions include purchasing and procurement of materials and services, inventory control, dispatch, equipment repair, facilities repair, and technical support to other departments.
Mechanical Technicians
Mechanical Technicians are responsible for maintaining building facilities’ mechanical systems to industry standards. Principal accountabilities include servicing dynamometers, minor facility repairs including plumbing and HVAC systems, fabrication of mechanical products, welding, gas cylinder handling, and general servicing of mechanical equipment.
Technicians
Technicians are responsible for maintaining the electrical and mechanical systems of a vehicle emissions inspection program to the standards and specifications directed by the Engineering Manager. Some of the technicians are also responsible for designing electrical, electronics and mechanical systems. Principal accountabilities include servicing all company equipment, minor facility repairs, gas analyzer calibrations, electronic/electrical equipment repairs, PC/peripheral repair, and lighting. By maintaining the test equipment to manufacturers’ and EPA specifications, technicians ensure that the tests always provide an accurate measurement of a vehicle’s emissions performance when tested. |
