Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Syngenta; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative leader in crop protection as an Electro-Mechanical Technician at their Omaha site. This role is crucial for supporting daily production and capital project activities, ensuring the reliability of vital systems and equipment. You will engage in hands-on maintenance of control systems, HVAC, and electrical distribution while working in a dynamic environment that values diversity and professional growth. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with flexible work options to enhance your work-life balance. If you are passionate about engineering and maintaining essential systems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical equipment.
• Maintain function and reliability of production and facility systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Control systems

HVAC systems

Low voltage power distribution

Flow switches/meters

Conduit installation tools

Job description

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description

EM1 – Electro-Mechanical 1 position to support daily production needs and capital project activities at the Omaha agro-chemical manufacturing site.

Duties:

1. Hands-on experience with control systems for air compressor, boilers, HVAC and packaging equipment.
2. Experience in low voltage power distribution, circuit protection and fuse replacement.
3. Experience in installation, setup and maintenance of control equipment including flow switches/meters, photo eyes, proximity switches, level transmitters/switches, DP cells, pressure and temperature transmitters.
4. Maintains function and reliability of production and facility systems and associated equipment by executing a preventive maintenance program; Inspects electrical and automation systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
5. Able to install EMT and rigid conduit.
6. Performs preventive/corrective maintenance and investigates problems with mechanical equipment including gear boxes, gear pumps, rotary air locks, bagging machines, conveyor systems, heat exchangers, etc., following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Qualifications

Critical knowledge: High School diploma or equivalent.

Critical experience: Minimum 3 years, 5 years preferred, electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting or in the military.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: Electrical and mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, capable of operating a forklift, continuous learning, applied learning, teamwork, managing work & time, safety awareness.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

1. A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
2. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
3. 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
4. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.