Operation And Maintenance Technician

Job description / Role

Job description

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

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 organizational and time management abilities.
• Good command of English.

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 to use test equipment: multimeter, flow calibrator, gas calibrator, pressure gauges, gas cylinders/regulators.
• Perform routine calibration of gas analyzers (NOx, SO2, CO, O3) and particulate monitors (PM10, PM2.5).
• Perform daily/weekly operational checks of analyzers and stations.
• Respond to emergency cases related to station failure or disconnect.
• Monitor 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 analyzer errors, alarms, and system malfunctions using diagnostic software and tools.
• Learn and apply OEM procedures for calibration, QA/QC, and maintenance.
• Ensure analyzers 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, XRu00ae software, web servers) for monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.
• Assist in data validation and performance verification of analyzers.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.