✨ AI Summary
The Maintenance Engineer will lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians responsible for preventive maintenance of farm equipment, buildings, and infrastructure. The role requires scheduling and delegating tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and managing spare parts inventories and maintenance budgets. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, about 8 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a farming environment with supervisory responsibilities, and strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Excellent communication skills are essential to generate reports on reliability, downtime, and maintenance costs for management review.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering. 8 years Proven experience in maintenance, preferably in a farming or agricultural setting. Previous supervisory or managerial experience is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and Hydraulic systems. Familiarity with agricultural equipment and machinery. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Description
Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians. Schedule and delegate tasks to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities. Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for farm equipment and machinery. Coordinate and oversee the repair of faulty equipment to minimize downtime. Manage the maintenance of farm buildings, structures, and infrastructure. Identify and address any issues related to plumbing, electrical systems, and general facility upkeep. Maintain an inventory of spare parts and necessary supplies. Ensure that all required materials are available for maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and guidelines. Conduct regular safety inspections and implement corrective actions as needed. Assist in the development of maintenance budgets. Monitor and control expenses to stay within budgetary constraints. Generate reports on equipment reliability, downtime, and maintenance costs for management review.