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Laboratory Maintenance & Reliability Technician

Mara Renewables

Dartmouth, CAN

Full-time

Mid · 5+ years experience

Onsite

Discovered 1 weeks ago

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What You Will Do

Troubleshoot and repair laboratory and pilot plant equipment, including fermenters, centrifuges, pumps, filtration systems, process vessels, and associated components.
Carry out preventative maintenance and identify practical improvements that prevent recurring failures and improve equipment reliability.
Support analytical equipment maintenance and coordinate specialist servicing when required.
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, work orders, equipment records, and spare parts inventory.
Support compressed air, chilled water, process piping, and related utility infrastructure.
Work with laboratory teams to understand equipment issues, prioritize maintenance needs, and communicate progress.
Coordinate external vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers when specialist support is needed.
Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, upgrades, and facility improvements, keeping safety central to your work.

What You Bring

A diploma, degree, or trade certification in mechanical, electromechanical, industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or a related technical field.
At least five years of hands-on maintenance experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food processing, or similar technical environment.
Direct experience maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, including lab or pilot fermenters, centrifuges, filtration systems, and analytical equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical repair experience with pumps, motors, valves, piping, seals, and rotating equipment.
The ability to investigate root causes and turn your findings into repairs and improvements that last.
Experience planning and carrying out preventative maintenance, maintaining equipment documentation, and coordinating contractors.
The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and follow through on maintenance needs.
Clear communication, a collaborative approach, and a strong commitment to safe working practices and continuous improvement.
Additional Experience That Would Be Helpful
Basic electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, or utility systems knowledge.
Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, automation, or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Knowledge of steam boilers, compressed air, chilled water, autoclaves, or HVAC systems.
Red Seal certification as a Millwright, Industrial Electrician, Instrumentation Technician, or equivalent.
What Is In It For You
You will work with a varied range of equipment in a science-led business, with opportunities to apply your existing skills and broaden your technical experience. You will work directly with the people who use the equipment and see how your repairs and improvements help their research and pilot trials succeed. You will also have the opportunity to help shape maintenance practices and contribute your ideas to equipment upgrades and reliability improvements.
Mara offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
Employee & Family Assistance Program
RRSP matching program
Health care spending account
Physical Wellness Reimbursement Plan
At Mara we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We support applicants and employees with access and accommodation needs.

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