Equipment Manager - Gas Analysis, Wicklow

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the Equipment, Shipping & Receiving team
• Managing all aspects of equipment lifecycle: procurement, validation, calibration, maintenance, and obsolescence
• Owning and optimising maintenance and CAPEX budgets
• Driving performance of outsourced calibration and maintenance contracts
• Providing technical expertise and support to field teams and global affiliates
• Delivering chargeable technical training across the SGS network
• Supporting and delivering specialised global customer contracts
• Ensuring compliance, traceability, and adherence to quality standards
• Managing critical spare parts, stock, and shipping logistics (including IATA compliance)
• Leading continuous improvement and ensuring SGS remains at the forefront of new gas testing technologies

What You’ll Be Working With

You’ll be responsible for a highly specialised and diverse equipment portfolio, including:

• Gas Chromatographs (lab & portable)
• FTIR systems
• Oxygen, moisture & NDIR analysers
• Particle counters and environmental monitoring equipment
• Sampling systems and gas cylinders
• Autoclaves, lab equipment and more

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in a similar technical or equipment management role
• Proven expertise in gas analyser maintenance or manufacturing (essential)
• Established relationships with analyser manufacturers (advantage)
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to “get stuck in”
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead, coach and develop technical teams
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A natural curiosity for emerging technologies and innovation in gas analysis

Why Join SGS GAS?

• Be part of a global leader in testing, inspection and certification
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a niche and growing sector
• Play a key role in innovative projects, including carbon capture
• Gain exposure to international clients and global operations
• Join a team that values technical excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement

Please note this is an on-site position, and applicants must be presently authorised to work in Ireland.