SQM Iodine Plant Nutrition 🌱🌎, a global mining and chemical company, has a worldwide leadership position in the markets in which we are present, which is possible thanks to the strategic location of our operations in northern Chile, from where we have access to high-value resources, in addition to our network of commercial offices that allows us to reach more than 100 countries with our products .
Every day we are inspired by our purpose: “we develop unique capabilities that transform resources into life and progress”, achieving the highest quality products that generate value to strategic industries such as health, technology and food.
This is a great opportunity for talented people who can develop a Maintenance Technisian who will be responsible for identifying and resolving electrical, pneumatic, and control-related faults on production lines and packaging lines. Using your analytical skills, you quickly locate, analyze, and solve complex malfunctions. You also carry out preventive maintenance on machines to prevent future issues, developing an action plan together with the Maintenance Coordinator.
In this role, you work closely with our maintenance team, complementing each other to ensure optimal upkeep of the installations.
Competencies
- Strong commitment to safety
- Problem-solving mindset with broad technical insight
- Strong organizational skills; able to plan, prepare, and carry out required maintenance in consultation
- Willingness to work in a 3-shift system during peak season
- Strong communication skills
- High work ethic; accurate and orderly
Knowledge and Skills
- Completed technical education in electrical engineering, electromechanics, or a comparable field
- Experience with calibration and maintenance of measuring and control equipment
- Basic skills in electrical installations
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Electrical switching
- Knowledge of PLC systems and automation is an asset
- Good command of Dutch and English
At SQM Iodine Plant Nutrition, we are committed to respecting the Law on Inclusion , so we invite you to inform us if you need any adaptation in order to participate correctly in our selection processes.