Facilities Technician

Inari is the SEEDesign company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you

About the role:

This is a great opportunity for an experienced facilities technician to join our diverse and fast-growing team. In this role, you will perform maintenance tasks at our sites located in Ghent and Nevele, Belgium. This position assists in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the facilities and equipment infrastructure to support our fast-paced product development capabilities across multiple sites, and provides support in the expansion of our office, lab, greenhouse, and field operations.

As a Facilities Technician you will:

• Work closely with the Facilities and Greenhouse manager to assist in the design, installation, and repairs of all facilities and equipment infrastructure according to operational and safety needs.
• Assist in the standard operating procedures on all facility mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure all equipment operates smoothly and safely.
• Ensure facilities are kept clean and free of any safety hazards.
• Make minor repairs to equipment and systems as assigned.
• Work with contractors, vendors, etc. when necessary, including ensuring contracted work is carried out in a professional manner and per Inari guidelines.
• Receive and process work requests and log any maintenance and repair work in a ticketing system.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required.

You bring:

• Bachelor Electromechanics or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 3 years of facilities maintenance experience; experience working in an agriculture and/or biotech setting would be nice to have.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both reading and writing.
• Basic/technical knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Basic/technical knowledge of hand and power tools and their intended use.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Highly motivated and accountable; act with a clear sense of ownership in areas of responsibility.
• Understand computerized building energy management systems.
• Understand climate-controlled greenhouse systems.
• Understand growth chamber environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic team setting. Open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback.
• Flexibility in a constantly evolving environment. Capacity to manage ambiguity; deal comfortably with change and ability to make decisions and act without having the total picture.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems and proactively generate ideas to improve facilities infrastructure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift more than 20 Kg.
• Curiosity, a desire to continuously learn and have a meaningful impact.

FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education, and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position.

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