Maintenance Specialist
Job Description
The NEOM project is being built from the ground up as a living laboratory incorporating sustainable cities, sustainable industries, communities, and high quality of living throughout, with technology-based services in health, education, transport, sport, entertainment, and other fields. Tourism will be a major economic driver and the number one job creator for NEOM and will be a key sector in developing the image and reputation of this new world destination.<p><br></p>The NEOM higher education sector encompasses 3 Pillars: NEOM U, ERI Foundation and the Talent Academy and will act as the primary drivers of Higher Education and research in the region, working in partnership with the key employment sectors.<p><br></p>The ERI Foundation funds a number of Applied Research Institutes (ARIs) and is seeking to hire a maintenance specialist responsible for ensuring that the physical facilities, equipment, and systems at the institute are in good working order and are maintained in accordance with relevant regulations and standards. This may include tasks such as repairing and performing routine maintenance on scientific equipment and systems as well as maintaining buildings and infrastructure, managing inventory and supplies.<p><br></p>The work may also involve the development and construction of sea going equipment. The maintenance specialist may also be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance schedules and procedures, and for coordinating with outside contractors as needed. In addition to technical skills, the maintenance specialist should have strong organizational and communication skills, as they may be required to work as part of a team and to interact with researchers and other staff at the institute.<p><br></p><strong>Key Accountabilities & Activities</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Maintenance and repairs of marine instrumentation.</li><li>Fabrication of seagoing equipment.</li><li>Implementation of maintenance schedules.</li><li>Operation of marine instruments and autonomous vehicles</li></ul>
