Maintenance Head – Laboratories & Facilities

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Maintenance Head to lead the maintenance strategy and ensure the technical reliability of equipment and facilities nationwide. Key Highlights: 1. National-level leadership of an in-house team. 2. Autonomy to manage budget and strategic investments. 3. Collaboration with key business units. **Company Description** At **SGS**, we are the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. With over 2,600 offices and laboratories globally, we ensure quality and reliability across multiple industries. In Peru, our laboratories are essential to business continuity in sectors such as mining, environmental services, and industrial services. **Job Description** We are currently seeking a **Maintenance Head** to guarantee the technical reliability of our equipment and the operational readiness of our facilities nationwide. You will have nationwide scope, lead an in-house team, and enjoy autonomy in managing budget and strategic investments. Key Responsibilities * Design and lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for laboratory equipment nationwide. * Ensure the reliability and operational availability of critical equipment. * Manage infrastructure maintenance (laboratories, offices, wastewater treatment plants, and critical services), coordinating with vendors and minimizing operational impact. * Administer the departmental budget (CAPEX / OPEX) and prioritize strategic investments. * Lead a team of 18–20 people (5 direct reports). * Respond to critical incidents at sites nationwide (including on-site laboratories). * Collaborate closely with Natural Resources and other business units. **Requirements** A university graduate in preferably Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronics, or Civil Engineering, or related fields. Experience in: * Metrology for equipment and tools. * Planning. * Technology & data utilization. * Infrastructure. Postgraduate studies related to infrastructure and laboratory equipment maintenance. Minimum 10 years of experience in maintenance. Minimum 5 years of leadership experience or equivalent roles. Experience in budget and cost-center management. Intermediate English (primarily speaking). **Additional Information** **Benefits** * Formal employment registration from day one. * Statutory Life Insurance. * Ongoing training programs. * Corporate partnership agreements.