Assistant Technical Officer

Education • Full Time • Hung Hom, Hong Kong, HK • 1d ago

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY ENGINEERING

Assistant Technical Officer (Ref. 260312002-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) supervise laboratory sessions of experiments to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures and protocols;

(b) design, fabricate and maintain experiment & research rigs, facilities and equipment, including regular equipment calibration, documentation, and troubleshooting;

(c) manage laboratory operations including equipment borrowing, scheduling fire chamber usage, overseeing maintenance, and providing guidance on equipment utilisation;

(d) provide technical support and advice for all fire-related research projects for the students and staff;

(e) collaborate with the engineering teams to innovate and construct new research-oriented test rigs and systems;

(f) troubleshoot and diagnose problems with fire-related equipment or systems and recommend solutions;

(g) provide recommendations on updated technical information regarding fire-related instruments and facilities;

(h) provide technical support for all fire-related consultancy works; and

(i) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree or a higher diploma in Engineering, Science or a related discipline;

(b) have at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire-related equipment and systems;

(d) have the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively;

(e) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese and Putonghua; and

(f) have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preference will be given to those with skills in fire related instrument calibration, GCMS maintenance and operation, and experience in workshop practices.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general). Consideration of applications will commence on 26 March 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.

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