Permanent contract | Belvaux
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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.
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How will you contribute?
Supervises the Maintenance team, ensuring the effective delivery of preventive and corrective maintenance services for RDI equipment and machinery. Organises and coordinates maintenance operations, ensures the reliability, performance, and availability of equipment and laboratory technical system, and coordinates work priorities and resources to minimise operational disruptions enabling researchers to carry out their activities efficiently and safely.
Agrees team’s goals or priorities with hierarchical line, defines plans and sets work objectives for the team. Provides day-to-day work direction to the team, focuses on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions.
Among others, and depending on their area of activity, the duties may include:
Supervises the Maintenance team, agrees team's goals and priorities with their hierarchical line, defines work plans, allocates tasks and resources, and sets day-to-day operational objectives. Ensures an efficient workflow and a high level of productivity, service quality, and responsiveness.
Plans, organises, and monitors preventive and corrective maintenance activities for RDI equipment and machinery. Ensures maintenance interventions are performed in a timely manner to maintain equipment reliability, performance, and availability.
Acts in alignment and close cooperation with the company's other support teams, notably within the Operations Service with the Infrastructure, Warehouse and HSE teams, to ensure coherent and effective delivery.
Ensures the provision of technical support in the operation, troubleshooting, and preparation of RDI equipment and machinery.
Monitors equipment condition and maintenance requirements, identifies recurring faults and potential failure risks. Coordinates corrective and improvement measures to extend equipment service life, keep reliability, and timely identifying equipment that should be decommissioned.
Organises maintenance schedules, prioritises interventions according to operational needs and equipment criticality, and adapts work plans to changing demands. Coordinates interventions with researchers, internal services, external specialists, and other relevant stakeholders.
Proposes and implements improvements to maintenance processes, working methods, tools, and service delivery in coordination with their hierarchical line.
Coordinates external maintenance services and technical interventions for RDI equipment and machinery, contributes to the selection of suppliers, and monitors the quality and conformity of services delivered. Ensures the appropriate use of maintenance tools, spare parts, equipment, and other resources, within the allocated budget and established procedures.
Ensures that maintenance activities, interventions, equipment issues, and relevant technical information for RDI equipment and machinery are properly documented ensuring traceability. Monitors maintenance-related information and indicators to support decision-making.
Ensures that maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with applicable safety requirements, technical standards, and LIST-HSE rules. Identifies potential hazards and risks, ensures that team members have the necessary training and competencies, and coordinates with HSE and other relevant stakeholders when required.
Ensures effective communication regarding maintenance schedules, equipment availability, technical constraints, and operational issues. Coordinates with partnering teams such as the Infrastructure Team on matters involving laboratory facilities and shared technical systems.
Provides day-to-day guidance and technical support to team members, monitors workload and performance, and supports the development of their technical competencies. Contributes to recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, and reward decisions for direct reports, in coordination with their hierarchical line and in accordance with LIST procedures.
Performs other duties related to the role and its area of responsibility, as required.
Others
Respects and applies LIST-HSE rules. Alerts of potential dangers or risks. Takes care of their own safety and that of others. In the event of an incident, a hazardous situation or a safety deficiency, promptly informs the HSE function, their line manager and the relevant people in charge. Immediately raises the alarm in the event of serious or imminent danger.
Is authorized to suspend interventions or take equipment out of service in response to technical or safety concerns. Where HSE has imposed a hold, ensures that work or equipment is not returned to service until HSE has formally lifted it.
Ensures compliance with company and safety rules within their area of responsibility, leads by example, and promotes a strong safety culture within the team and across the wider organisation.
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Education
Technical education, vocational diploma, or relevant certification in a field related to maintenance, mechanical or electrical engineering, electromechanics, automation, instrumentation, or a comparable technical discipline.
At least 6–7 years of relevant professional experience in technical maintenance, preferably involving scientific equipment, industrial machinery, laboratory equipment, or R&D environments.
Proven experience in organising maintenance activities, defining work plans, allocating resources, scheduling interventions, and prioritising competing operational demands.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and support a technical team, organise day-to-day activities, and ensure service quality and operational efficiency.
Good technical problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance methods, equipment reliability, maintenance documentation, and relevant technical and safety requirements.
Experience coordinating external service providers and maintenance suppliers, monitoring service quality, and managing technical resources.
Good understanding of project-based working environments and the ability to coordinate maintenance activities with research and development requirements.
Good knowledge of health and safety principles applicable to technical maintenance activities.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make operational decisions.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical specialists, researchers, and internal and external stakeholders.
Good command of Microsoft Office and relevant maintenance management or technical IT tools
Language skills
Good command of French and English, both spoken and written.
Your LIST benefits
· An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
· Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
· Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
· An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
· Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
· Multicultural and international work environment with more than 60 nationalities represented in our workforce
· Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
· Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
· 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
· Flexible working hours, home working policy (not remote) and access to Digital lunch vouchers
Apply online
Your application must include:
· A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
· A CV with contact details
Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
Application procedure and conditions
LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.
Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.
As part of our recruitment process, the selected candidate might be subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies. Further checks and restrictions might apply to candidates in compliance with export controls requirements
For the purposes of the position and in accordance with applicable legislation, the successful candidate may be requested to provide a recent criminal record certificate.
This position offers a gross monthly salary between €6724 and €8176, paid over 13 months (€87412–€106288 annually) based on full‑time employment. The final salary offer within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s overall profile, qualifications and professional experience .
For part‑time employment, the salary is adjusted pro rata.