Farm Electromechanical Technician – Automation & Repairs

Linkletter Farms Ltd; Summerside; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkletter Farms Limited is seeking a qualified electromechanical technician who can immediately apply their current skill set while remaining open to learning new operations-specific equipment. The technician will improve reliability and output of receiving lines and storages and may work in different areas of the farm as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining conveyors, sensors, and storage controls; diagnosing faults in ventilation and irrigation systems; calibrating storage sensors;

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or certification in electromechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience.
• Experience with agricultural equipment, specifically potato receiving line equipment and related systems.
• Familiarity with storage warehouse systems, controls, and sensors; irrigation controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage and handling equipment such as conveyor motors, machine sensors, fan motors, intake/exhaust doors.
• Diagnose faults in electrical systems used on the farm such as ventilation, receiving line and irrigation controls.
• Troubleshoot equipment and controls as they break down.
• Calibrate sensors used in potato storage systems.
• Monitor the proper function of storage and receiving systems.
• Digitalize and document repair and maintenance activities through PATH ERP.
• Recommend improvements in processes and upgrades in potato storage and handling.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Technical diploma or certification in electromechanical engineering

Tools

Potato receiving line equipment

Storage warehouse systems and controls

Irrigation controls

PATH ERP

Job description

Linkletter Farms Limited is seeking a qualified electromechanical technician who can immediately apply their current skill set while remaining open to learning new operations-specific equipment. The technician will improve reliability and output of receiving lines and storages and may work in different areas of the farm as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining conveyors, sensors, and storage controls; diagnosing faults in ventilation and irrigation systems; calibrating storage sensors;