Asset Care Generalist-Farmer City, IL

Illinois Ag; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer in Illinois is seeking an Asset Care Generalist-Farmer City, IL to champion and execute Asset Care and User-Driven Maintenance Management Systems, collaborating across teams to drive reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will lead RCA/Defect Elimination teams, guide inspection strategies for rotating and stationary equipment, and partner with technicians to ensure safe, compliant operations in seed manufacturing production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience.
• BS in Agriculture, Engineering, Maintenance, or related field with 4+ years' experience.
• Background in mechanical, chemical, electrical/instrumentation, or electromechanical engineering.
• Expertise in reliability-centered maintenance and asset performance management.
• Strong cross-functional technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Champion Asset Care and User-Driven Maintenance Management Systems.
• Collaborate across teams to drive reliability and continuous improvement.
• Lead RCA/Defect Elimination teams to resolve recurring asset challenges.
• Guide inspection strategy, material selection, weld quality, and rotating asset performance.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA and local regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

English proficiency

Education

BS in Agriculture

BS in Engineering

BS in Maintenance

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Job description

**At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.****Asset Care Generalist-Farmer City, IL** **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**The primary responsibilities of this role, Asset Care Generalist-Farmer City, are to:* Asset Care Generalist plays a key role in championing and executing the Asset Care and User-Driven Maintenance Management Systems;* Actively collaborate across teams to ensure shared accountability and continuous improvement within their assigned location;* Serve as the go-to collaborator for maintenance, reliability, and integrity performance—partnering across teams to drive initiatives and elevate standards;* Champion compliance with applicable regulations, working closely with authorities across federal, state, and local levels;* Leverage CMMS systems to lead regional excellence in Reliability & Integrity, driving transparency and continuous improvement;* Consult on Mechanical & Electrical Integrity and equipment reliability—guiding decisions on inspection strategy, material selection, weld quality, and rotating asset performance;* Partner with technicians and engineers to resolve equipment issues—ensure compliance with regulations set by federal (OSHA and EPA), state and local authorities;* Oversee the implementation of asset management strategy, including Asset Criticality Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and preventive/predictive maintenance;* Lead cross-functional Root Cause Analysis RCA/Defect Elimination teams, using structured problem-solving to resolve recurring asset challenges and build long-term resilience;* Site Leadership Team;* Unit Leads;* Network Offsite Support;* Equipment Vendors and Engineering teams;**WHO YOU ARE**Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:**Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience;* Self-driven, effective both independently and as a leader;* Strong team player; works well across all levels of the organization;* Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills;* Strong organizational, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving;* Proven experience leading and executing projects;* Fluent in written and spoken English;**Preferred Qualifications:*** BS in Agriculture, Engineering, Maintenance, or related field with 4+ years' experience;* Background in mechanical, chemical, electrical/instrumentation, or electromechanical engineering;* Expertise in reliability-centered maintenance and asset performance management;* Strong cross-functional technical knowledge;* Experience with design, operation, and maintenance of rotating and stationary equipment, including piping;* Understanding of process control technology;* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills in multidisciplinary settings;* Performance tuning, testing of various equipment and controls;* Maintain coding, compliance, & security standards;* Builds application for various user environments;* Supports the Regional Automation Engineer;* Maintains existing control systems, ensuring equipment reliability, on stream time and safety of the seed manufacturing production operations;* Understand company core logic, standard HMI logic, and IT process control network;* Ability to install, start-up, and commission smaller scale automation/control improvement projects and support small scale capital projects implemented at site Perform PLC, HMI programming and IT management efforts at site;* Be the technical resource for site production and control system support;Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $96,560.00 - $144,840.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least 10/5/26