Operations and Maintenance Division
Operations and Maintenance Division
The Operations and Maintenance Division is responsible for ensuring the operational performance, safety, and sustainability of IPS2’s infrastructure. Its mission is to provide reliable, secure, and optimal management of all state-of-the-art equipment, utilities, and workspaces, directly supporting the research and teaching teams.
Our Areas of Focus
Operations Management and Technical Monitoring
We provide continuous monitoring and operational optimization of the building’s major systems and critical utilities:
• Supervision of major systems: air handling units (AHUs), boilers, chillers, and vacuum systems.
• Management and control of laboratory fluids: production and distribution of raw water, reverse osmosis water, gas, and compressed air.
• Infrastructure monitoring: building management systems (BMS), outdoor facilities, traffic, and the service vehicle fleet.
• Environmental transition: monitoring of energy performance and organization of waste sorting (WEEE and other specific waste).
Preventive, Corrective, and Upgrading Maintenance
We ensure the long-term viability of our facilities and the compliance of research equipment through targeted actions:
• Specialized maintenance: configuration, monitoring, and repair of specific research facilities (greenhouses, culture rooms, cold storage rooms).
• General maintenance (Level 1): routine work on electrical systems (high-voltage), plumbing (water supply and drainage), and maintenance of shared equipment.
• Projects and construction: feasibility studies, preparatory work, and site supervision for the installation of new scientific equipment.
• Vendor management: oversight of external maintenance contracts and coordination with university departments (Faculties, Campuses, IT Department).
Safety, Compliance, and Occupant Services
We ensure a safe, compliant work environment tailored to the needs of our teams:
• Site safety and security: managing access control, intrusion alarms, and updating regulatory signage.
• Regulatory and mandatory inspections: tracking inspections (APAVE, safety committees, elevators, fire safety) and drafting prevention plans.
• On-site support: assisting research and teaching teams with equipment troubleshooting, logistics, deliveries, and organizing moves.
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