Maintenance Technician

About the Company

SGS is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. The company operates more than 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries and is backed by a workforce of 99,500 professionals. Drawing on over 145 years of service excellence, SGS applies Swiss-style precision and reliability to help organizations achieve strong standards in quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Role Overview

This role supports the start-up preparation of the Jeddah Geochemistry laboratory. The selected person will help coordinate the safe installation and trial runs of equipment and instruments, while also setting up and maintaining an equipment and spare-parts registry. A major part of the job is keeping laboratory and building infrastructure equipment running consistently. The technician will also train operators on safe usage and carry out routine maintenance. Once the lab completes its start-up stage, the scope of the role may be reviewed and adjusted.

Responsibilities

• Handle receiving, storage, and tracking of equipment, instruments, and spare parts sourced locally and from overseas during construction, fit-out, and start-up.
• Support lab construction activities related to equipment and instrument placement in line with the approved design, with emphasis on laboratory and building infrastructure equipment.
• Assist with installing equipment and instruments, perform test runs, and sign off on completed work for lab and infrastructure systems.
• Manage in-house fabrication, modification, and adaptation of customized lab items.
• Build and maintain an inventory and ordering system for equipment tracking.
• Identify preventive maintenance requirements and establish a maintenance program.
• Repair faulty equipment promptly or arrange external support to reduce downtime.
• Train and oversee maintenance staff in routine repair and upkeep tasks.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a laboratory, mechanical, or trades workshop environment.
• Electrician certification or another trade qualification is required; electrician certification is preferred.
• A valid forklift driver’s license is required.
• Post-secondary training in mechanical engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• First aid certification is preferred.
• Good spoken and written English is needed.
• Ability to prepare clear reports.
• Comfort with basic MS Word, Excel, and email communication.
• Strong hands-on workmanship and practical skill.
• Preference for a second language in addition to English.
• Must be able to work rotating city-based commercial shifts if not hired as local staff.
• Flexible working hours may be required with advance arrangements.
• Availability for emergency service calls is often necessary.

Additional Information

The position may involve shift rotation based on a city commercial operation model when the employee is not local. Working hours can be flexible depending on operational needs, provided arrangements are made in advance. Emergency call-outs are a regular part of the role.