# Maintenance Technician at Balchem

> Onsite · Norway · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Abalchem%3A2256843 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Balchem](https://alderhq.app/companies/balchem)
- Location text: Østerås, Oslo, Norway
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · Norway (evidence: "Location: Østerås, Oslo, Norway")
- Posted: 2025-10-08 (397 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://balchem.recruitee.com/o/vedlikeholdstekniker

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

We are looking for a skilled and solution-oriented Maintenance Technician for our brand new chemical process facility at Grini. You will be a key player in ensuring operational reliability and maintaining the plant’s technical process systems. The role demands strong technical understanding, precision, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Safety is always a top priority.

### Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in a safe and secure manner

Troubleshoot and repair pipes, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, motors, and process instrumentation

Participate in installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes

Document work performed in the maintenance system (CMMS)

Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and equipment lifespan, avoiding downtime on instruments and equipment

Coordinate collaboration with external maintenance contractors

Work closely with production teams

Help develop and improve the maintenance workshop

Follow current safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture and safe working environment

The work will involve physical, hands-on work

### We Offer

An international, publicly traded (NASDAQ) company with growth ambitions and a solid position in the global market.

Competitive compensation, good insurance schemes, and shared lunch arrangements

A professional and friendly work environment with an informal tone

A well-composed and well-functioning team

### Requirements

### Qualifications

Vocational certificate in industrial mechanics, pipefitting, automation, electrical, or similar. Extensive relevant experience may compensate for lack of certification

Experience in a process industry, preferably chemical or petrochemical, is a strong advantage

Knowledge of ATEX, pressure testing, and working in explosive environments is a plus

Experience with maintenance systems

Ability to understand technical drawings and P&ID diagrams

Good Norwegian and English skills, both spoken and written

### Personal Attributes

Self-driven, structured, and responsible

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Proactive problem solver

High focus on HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)

Committed to high-quality work execution

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