Maintenance & Installation Officer
Job Reference: Ref.21.26.501/1
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Site Management
Sub-Unit: Maintenance & Installation
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 48 months
Salary Range: 32K – 38K
Open Date for Applications: August 25th, 2026
Closing Date for Applications: September 13th, 2026, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Key words
#HVAC #maintenance #installation #electricalsystems #mechanicalsystems #AutoCAD
Overview
The Maintenance & Installation Sub-Unit is looking for an officer to join their team.
Job Duties
- Ensure the continuous availability of technical systems and utilities required for operations.
- Develop and update the preventive maintenance programme in collaboration with M&I.
- Inspect operating machines and equipment to verify compliance with operational standards.
- Identify the appropriate tools, parts and equipment required to perform maintenance tasks.
- Read, understand and interpret diagrams and technical specifications, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and compressed air.
- Recommend and implement measures to improve maintenance methods, equipment performance and service quality.
- Perform maintenance routines and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Assemble, install and support equipment in buildings and laboratories to meet operational needs.
- Provide immediate support in the event of breakdowns.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Education: Technical degree or equivalent qualification in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Mechanical, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience and Technical Skills
- 3 years in a maintenance technician’s role, performing all aspects of building maintenance.
- Previous experience in industrial, facilities or laboratory maintenance environments.
- Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of technical systems, utilities, machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chillers and boilers, compressed air, vacuum, special gas systems and plumbing.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals and maintenance documentation.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management tools (e.g., AutoCad and BMS tools).
Other Valued Skills
- Fluorinated gas course/experience.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures, including safe work practices in technical areas.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to operational needs.
- Awareness of quality, environmental and safety requirements in maintenance activities.
- Experience with refrigeration systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude & experience a plus.
- Facilities maintenance experience.
Personal Skills
- Hands-on approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines.
- Problem Solving ability.
- Customer orientaton.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player with strong interpersonal relationships.
- Reliability.
- Adaptability.
- Planning and organisation.
- Strong work ethic.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges.
- Private health insurance.
- Family allowances (according to family situation).
- Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability).
- Support for education fees of dependent children.
- Relocation support.
- 30 working days of annual leave.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle
INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.
The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
About INL
The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.