Engineering Technician

Sensei Ag•Somis, CA

5h•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company focused on improving human nutrition through sustainable farming practices. The Engineering Technician position is an opportunity to join a team of talented collaborators in a dynamic facility. This role will be accountable for the safety, maintenance, and organization of the facility to support daily operational needs and R&D activities involving new hardware, robotic technologies, growing systems, and crops. This is a 5-day per week on-location position.

Requirements

Some post HS trade school or equivalent required, BA/BS a plus.
8 years’ experience in a facilities maintenance role with demonstrated ability to work with limited direction and oversight
Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment, agriculture related field a strong plus
Experience with preventive maintenance, work-order systems, equipment troubleshooting, vendors, contractors, and facility projects.
Experience with basic plumbing and electrical repairs
Experience managing complex projects
Resourceful and creative problem solver with extensive handyman skills
Self-motivated with an eye for detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to navigate in a matrix organization and coordinate across cross-functional teams
Proficiency with basic computer systems including email, and MS Suite, and the proven ability to learn new systems and technologies
Ability to work nights and weekends on call as needed.
Ability to work in greenhouse, production, warehouse, laboratory, office, and outdoor areas with variable temperature, humidity, noise, light, and exposure to water, soil, plant material, and approved agricultural inputs.
Valid driver’s license & Forklift Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in greenhouse operations, including control system operations, a plus.

Responsibilities

Problem solve and troubleshoot with engineering teams for repairs, construction, commissioning and system upgrades
Hands on maintenance and repair including: plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting etc. for buildings, vehicles and machine/greenhouse grow systems
Implement and maintain a preventive maintenance and work-order program, including asset records, inspection schedules, critical spare-parts inventory, repair prioritization, and closure tracking.
Outdoor upkeep including but not limited to: sprinkler repair, external building maintenance, AC systems monitoring and maintenance, outdoor storage maintenance.
Source and coordinate equipment vendors, contractors, service providers as needed
Maintain facility cleanliness, sanitation, biosecurity, environmental integrity, and readiness for trials, tours, audits, and operational activities.
Support purchasing and keeping supplies ready in advance of activities on site including office supplies and equipment.
Support shipping and receiving, inventory control, material handling, visitor and contractor coordination, and other site activities as operational needs require.
Work with Corp Safety leader in support of facility safety activities