Lab Equipment Maintenance Specialist - Hydraulics Unit (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a LEM Specialist to provide top-notch maintenance services for laboratory research equipment. Your responsibilities will include performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting issues to ensure maximum equipment uptime. You'll also mentor junior staff and conduct training sessions for end users. A minimum of five years' experience with refrigeration and related technologies is required. This role is crucial for supporting research activities and minimizing operational downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in maintaining refrigeration equipment.
• Experience with major manufacturers: Buchi, Systec, GE, and others.
• Familiarity with technologies like ultra-low temperature freezers and chillers.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on laboratory research equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues promptly.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with end-users to minimize disruption.
• Mentor junior technicians and support team development.
• Conduct user training sessions on equipment operation.

Skills

Maintaining refrigeration equipment

Customer focus techniques

Troubleshooting and repair

Planning and organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HVACR or related field

Job description

The LEM Specialist provides professional service and support for laboratory research equipment by performing field service reactive maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, and calibrations.

He/she will be a mentor to junior maintenance personnel, and will prepare, plan and complete user maintenance and equipment operation training sessions.

The LEM Specialist will deliver the highest level of service to maximize equipment uptime while minimizing maintenance costs.

He/she will focus in the maintenance of cooling systems, growth chambers, autoclaves, and glass washers.

He/she will work within guidelines established by the LEM head and Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Leads, and will follow established standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventive maintenance on laboratory research equipment, including cooling systems, growth chambers, autoclaves, and glass washers.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues promptly to maximize uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with end-users to ensure minimal disruption to research activities.
• Mentor junior technicians and support team development through knowledge sharing and training.
• Conduct user training sessions on equipment operation and preventive maintenance best practices.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and manufacturers to obtain technical support, spare parts, and training.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, communications, and equipment status.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and institutional safety policies, maintaining safe work habits at all times.
• Collaborate with maintenance leads and team members to improve workflows, increase automation, and enhance service levels.
• Support spare‑parts management by identifying needs, optimizing inventory, and assisting in the ordering process.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years’ of work experience in maintaining refrigeration equipment, using maintenance reporting systems, and practicing customer focus techniques.
• Experience in maintaining equipment from preferred KAUST manufacturers: Buchi, CLF Plant Climatics, Systec, GE, Labconco, Liebherr, Smeg, Panasonic, Peak, Percival, and Thermo‑Fisher.
• Experience with other major manufacturers will be considered.
• Experience maintaining equipment from one or more of the following technologies: Ultra‑low temperature freezers, glassware washers, heat exchangers, press machines, chillers, heaters, and ovens.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.