A maintenance technician is a technical caretaker. They can be responsible for the upkeep of a facility, such as an apartment building or business office, or for servicing vehicles, aircraft, or many other types of equipment that are mechanical and electrical. Maintenance technicians are skilled in a variety of areas including electrical systems, mechanics, welding, pipe fitting, plumbing, and more. Duties include performing equipment inspections, maintaining inventory of supplies, scheduling, and handling repairs.

 

To succeed in this career, a maintenance technician should have experience with a variety of maintenance procedures, hydraulic systems, and basic tools and appliances. To excel in this position, technicians must be outstanding problem-solvers, with exceptional communication and organizational skills. This is a role for people who excel at working with their hands. Since maintenance technicians work on machinery, they must be strong and mobile.

 

Maintenance technicians are needed in a range of sectors. They can specialize in industries like aviation, where the focus is on diagnosing issues, and maintaining and repairing aircraft components as an aviation maintenance technician. Additionally, maintenance technicians can focus primarily on electronics as a maintenance electrician. 

 

Common industries for maintenance technicians include real estate and facility management, manufacturing, aviation, medical, automotive, construction, food processing, energy, electronics and more. The demand for maintenance techs will stay high as the switch to more automated manufacturing machinery continues to grow. Technicians with a broad range of skills in machine repair will be especially in demand.

 

A maintenance technician working in the automotive industry, for example, may be responsible for maintaining the components that keep the assembly line running smoothly. In the construction industry, maintenance technicians can be responsible for inspecting the tractors and machines to stay in good working condition to limit downtime. Mechanical technicians often work alongside and report to maintenance engineers, other engineers, technicians, and team members.

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Technician (Maintenance)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on PAGA (Public Address and General Alarm) systems and related field hardware.Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.Conduct inspections, testing, and calibration of equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including service reports and equipment logs.Coordinate with engineers and supervisors to plan and execute maintenance schedules.Adhere to safety protocols and participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems

Support in Maintenance - Process Technician

Location: Heist-op-den-Berg

Branche: Pharmaceuticals

Expertise: Quality Management

Experience: 2 years

Zelfstandig storingen oplossen. Dit zowel mechanisch als elektrisch. Preventieve en predictieve onderhoudswerkzaamheden uitvoeren. Kalibraties uitvoeren volgens onze kalibratieprocedures en kalibratiemethodes. Hierbij hoort ook de justeren van de meetinstrumenten. Verbeteringen aanbrengen en uitvoeren. Hierbij zelf mee op zoek gaan naar mogelijke verbeteringen. Het probleem definiëren, een oplossing zoeken en implementeren. Na een trainingsprogramma dient de contractor de procedures die bij Organon aan bod zijn gekomen te kennen en deze toe te passen in de praktijk. Organon verwachtt enige flexibiliteit. Doordat er prioriteiten kunnen wijzigen moet de contractor hierop kunnen inspelen. Veiligheidsrichtlijnen dienen strikt gevolgd te worden. PBM's, LOTO, vergunningen... Documenteren en rapporteren van alle uitgevoerde werkzaamheden is een must. Een duidelijke communicatie geven met zowel mensen binnen de eigen afdeling als met de mensen van afdelingen waar de contractor support aan geeft.

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Schagen

Branche: Food Production

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Als Maintenance Engineer ben je verantwoordelijk voor het mede-ontwikkelen en uitrollen van het onderhoudsbeleid voor de productieomgeving. Jouw belangrijkste doel is het vergroten van de technische beschikbaarheid van de installaties en het reduceren van de onderhoudskosten. Je zorgt voor de transitie van reactief naar proactief onderhoud en neemt de organisatie mee in het continu verbeteren. Daarnaast houd je je bezig met: Het opstellen en optimaliseren van onderhoudsconcepten en deze vertalen naar onderhoudsplannen in samenwerking met productie. Uitvoeren en faciliteren van storingsanalyses (RCA's) en verbeteracties initiëren bij terugkerende storingen. Het opzetten van onderhoudsinstructies in samenwerking met monteurs. Het beheren van de objectenstructuur en onderhoudsconcepten in het onderhoudsbeheerssysteem (bijvoorbeeld SAP). Het adviseren en meewerken aan onderhoudsprojecten en investeringsvoorstellen

E & I Technician

Location: Bekasi

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems (LV/MV switchgear, transformers, motors) and instrumentation (transmitters, analyzers, control valves) in compliance with GSAP/Streamline, PTW, and HSSE protocols Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in instrumentation, automation, and control systems using CMMS and field expertise Support commissioning and start-up of new equipment or plant sections, liaising with operations, engineering, and procurement teams Maintain calibration accuracy of field instruments and execute equipment inspections, tests, and documentation Administer spare-parts inventory, work order logging, progress reporting, and safety documentation Collaborate with contractors during maintenance, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety compliance Identify recurring issues, recommend improvements, and update technical standards and SOPs

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ommen

Branche: Food Production

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Als Maintenance Engineer ben je verantwoordelijk voor het ontwikkelen en implementeren van een strategisch onderhoudsbeleid. Jouw doel is het verhogen van de technische beschikbaarheid van installaties en het reduceren van onderhoudskosten. Je speelt een belangrijke rol in de overgang van reactief naar proactief onderhoud. Ontwikkelen en optimaliseren van onderhoudsconcepten en -plannen in samenwerking met productie. Analyseren van storingen en implementeren van verbeteracties op basis van root cause analyses (RCA). Opstellen en beheren van onderhoudsinstructies en -procedures. Beheren en optimaliseren van onderhoudssystemen zoals SAP of Ultimo. Adviseren over en ondersteunen bij investeringsprojecten en onderhoudsverbeteringen.

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Zwolle

Branche: Food Production

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

Als Maintenance Engineer ben je verantwoordelijk voor het analyseren en verbeteren van onderhoudsprocessen. Je richt je op het verhogen van de efficiëntie van installaties, het reduceren van storingen en het optimaliseren van onderhoudsconcepten. In samenwerking met productie en technische teams zorg je voor een duurzame onderhoudsstrategie. Opstellen en implementeren van preventieve en predictieve onderhoudsplannen. Analyseren van storingsdata en initiëren van verbetervoorstellen. Optimaliseren van onderhoudsconcepten om downtime te minimaliseren. Samenwerken met monteurs en operators om technische kennis te delen. Implementeren van nieuwe technieken, zoals TPM, RCM en Lean Maintenance.

Maintenance Planner I

Location: Miami

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 2 years

Brunel is currently searching for a Maintenance Planner I for a contract to potentially direct hire with our mining client located in Miami, Arizona.This role will require someone to be located in Miami, AZ. If not local, a $200/day stipend will be provided to cover costs of lodging, food and transportation. (local is considered within 80 miles to site)As a Maintenance Planner, you will support the supervisor in all facets of job preparation, execution and follow-up including time spent in the field to ensure readiness and availability of materials and equipment.Duties:* Under the guidance of the Equipment Reliability Standards (ERS) closely interacts with the Supervisor in the assigned area to establish and monitor planned schedules for assigned activities.* Participate in planning meetings.* Review, prioritize and schedule work orders.* Responsible for "runtime" forecasting process* Develop, monitor and adjust schedules for assigned activities and maintain activity in SAP.* Coordinate with Global Supply Chain to control warehouse levels of materials and parts.* Collaborate with senior planners and supervisors in planning and organization for planned major production shutdowns.* Provide data to support maintenance management decisions, including budgets and weekly forecasting.* Generate KPI reports

Infrastructure Technician I

Location: Morenci

Branche: Mining

Expertise: IT & Shared Services

Experience: 1 years

Duties:* Set-up, deliver and install personal computers, telephones, networking, and peripheral equipment using established and defined procedures and processes. * Perform preventative maintenance on voice and data communication systems and associated hardware maintaining accurate documentation. * Actively participate in Safety and Environmental programs, ensure MIS policy compliance and site operational goals. * Perform voice, network, and PC and basic wireless troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose infrastructure problems. * Perform other duties as required.

Werkvoorbereider Maintenance

Location: Rotterdam

Branche: Infrastructure

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

Als werkvoorbereider maintenance ben jij de spil in onze onderhoudsprojecten. Jij ondersteunt de contractcoördinator en zorgt dat alles tot in de puntjes is geregeld. Wat ga je doen? Coördineren van storingsmeldingen en de inzet van monteurs Organiseren en plannen van preventief onderhoud samen met opdrachtgevers en onderaannemers Opstellen van werkinstructies en bestellen van benodigde materialen Aansturen van onderaannemers en regelen van vergunningen

Engineer (Maintenance)

Location: Doha

Branche: Conventional Energy

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 5 years

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PAGA (Public Address and General Alarm) systems and related field hardware.Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.Lead field maintenance activities, including system upgrades and modifications.Coordinate with project and operations teams to ensure maintenance schedules align with operational needs.Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, service reports, and equipment logs.Ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental standards, and technical specifications

Common maintenance technician responsibilities 

  • Inspecting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other technical components in equipment, machines, systems and building to identify any issues;

  • Repairing faulty equipment and damaged structures;

  • Developing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures to manage systems and guarantee functionality;

  • Planning and scheduling repairs;

  • Conducting periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard;

  • Performing general routine maintenance tasks like cleaning, lubricating, and activating machinery;

  • Helping develop and implement the budget for the maintenance activities;

  • Maintaining the inventory records for equipment and supplies;

  • Collaborating with maintenance engineers or other technical specialists to resolve problems;

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;

  • Participating in technical trainings as needed;

  • Assuring the safety and security of team members.

Qualifications for maintenance technicians

Maintenance technicians should have at least a technical or trade certification related to mechanics, electronics, in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building maintenance technology, or related.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field is advantageous, particularly if pursuing a career as maintenance engineer.

 

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role;
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems;
  • Solid understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques;
  • Being physically capable and available to work in demanding environments;
  • Using problem-solving abilities effectively;
  • Having excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Being well-organized and having the ability to prioritize tasks.