Maintenance Specialist

Aviagen • Loretto, TN

3d

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance candidate who has good knowledge of related field and good communication skills. This role is responsible for day-to-day management of the maintenance workers in the areas of equipment and repair, facility and utility maintenance and repair. The Maintenance Specialist ensures compliance with all safety operating procedures along with all Federal, State, and local environmental rules and regulations. Job Description: Job Description Supervise, develop, and motivate the maintenance workers in the areas of facility and utility equipment troubleshooting and general repairs, and readings Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions Responsible for employee life cycle recruiting, onboarding, development, and training 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, pneumatic and hydraulic expertise Track, measure, and document the performance of the maintenance technicians on an individual basis Directly assist with repairs and troubleshooting as needed Job Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent (required), with at least 5 years of maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical or 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 at least two of the following areas: mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation Skilled 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 and could work holidays or weekends Willingness to work extended hours when necessary Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Strong commitment to safety with the demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and company goals We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required), with at least 5 years of maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical or 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 at least two of the following areas: mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation
• Skilled 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 and could work holidays or weekends
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong commitment to safety with the demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and company goals

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and motivate the maintenance workers in the areas of facility and utility equipment troubleshooting and general repairs, and readings
• Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions
• Responsible for employee life cycle recruiting, onboarding, development, and training
• 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, pneumatic and hydraulic expertise
• Track, measure, and document the performance of the maintenance technicians 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees