Company Owned Farm Maintenance Specialist

Aviagen • Elkmont, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of equipment and repairs, facility and utility maintenance, and repairs. The Company-Owned Farm Maintenance Specialist ensures compliance with all safety operating procedures, along with all Federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical
• 1 year of direct supervisory experience requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems as well as general facility repairs
• Previous experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, with strong knowledge and hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing pneumatic equipment and systems
• Previous experience in at least two of the following areas: mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation
• Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives
• Ability to problem-solve and facilitate solutions with limited direction
• Strong planning, organization, customer service, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong, trusted working relationships with internal and external business customers and executive-level management
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to do basic statistical analysis
• Ability to communicate factual information and provide direction
• Experience working in a 24/7 operation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong commitment to safety with the demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and company goals

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working on farm packers is preferred. (Particularly Sanavo and Prinzen brands)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facility maintenance, utility equipment, troubleshooting and general repairs and readings
• Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions
• Evaluate the effectiveness of equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggest changes in operating methods in order to improve operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance procedures
• Oversee work in progress by outside contractors to determine adherence to plans and specifications, including fabricators, welders, and pneumatic and hydraulic expertise
• Track, measure, and document the performance of the maintenance mechanics on an individual basis
• Directly assist with repairs and troubleshooting as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED