Maintenance Specialist

Aviagen • Sallisaw, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking experienced Senior Maintenance candidate who has good knowledge of related field and good communication skills. This role is responsible for farms in the areas of equipment and repair, facility and utility maintenance and repair. The Maintenance Specialist ensures compliance of all safety operating 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 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

• Could work holidays or weekends
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary

Responsibilities

• Work with and support 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, on boarding, development, training
• Evaluate the effectiveness of equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggests changes in operating methods on order to improve operations
• Implement and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance processes
• 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 mechanics on an individual basis
• Directly assist with repairs and troubleshooting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees