Operation & Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Air Quality O&M Technician will be responsible for the installation, calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting of air quality analysers and associated systems. The technician will ensure accurate, reliable, and continuous operation of air monitoring stations and analysers in compliance with regulatory and QA/QC standards.

Technical Skills

• knowledge of electrical/electronic systems

• Skilled in electrical/electronic troubleshooting (boards, sensors, power circuits).

• Familiar with pneumatic systems (sample flow, leaks, regulators).

• Ability of using test equipment: multi-meter, flow calibrator, gas calibrator, pressure gauges, gas cylinders/regulators.

• Perform routine calibration of gas analysers (NOx, SO2, CO, O3) and particulate monitors (PM10, PM2.5).

• Performing daily/weekly operational checks of analysers and stations.

• Respond to emergency cases related to stations failure or disconnect.

• Monitoring station environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, power supply, shelter systems).

• Execute preventive maintenance including filter replacements, lamp servicing, pump overhauls, leak checks, and flow calibrations.

• Conduct corrective maintenance and troubleshooting for electrical, electronic, and pneumatic faults.

• Diagnose and resolve analyser errors, alarms, and system malfunctions using diagnostic software and tools.

• Learn and apply OEM procedures for calibration, QA/QC, and maintenance

• Ensure analysers comply with international standards (EN, US EPA, QAL1) and project requirements.

• Maintain accurate service logs, calibration records, and QA/QC documentation.

• Utilize remote access tools (ENVEA Connect, XR® software, web servers) for monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.

• Assist in data validation and performance verification of analysers.

Personal Skills

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and OEM systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in field conditions (outdoor stations, industrial sites).
• Strong communication skills for technical reporting.
• Team player with good organisational and time management abilities.
• Good Command of English