Farm Maintenance Lead — 24/7 Ops & Safety

Aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Alabama is seeking an experienced Maintenance candidate with solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to manage day-to-day equipment repairs, facility and utility maintenance, and compliance with safety procedures.

The role requires supervising maintenance activities, coordinating with outside contractors, developing preventive maintenance programs, tracking performance, and upholding environmental rules and company safety goals.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required); with 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 industrial mechanical maintenance, with strong knowledge and hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing pneumatic equipment and systems
• 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 and ability to work holidays or weekends
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Previous experience working on farm packers is preferred. (Particularly Sanavo and Prinzen brands)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facility maintenance, utility equipment, troubleshooting and general repairs and readings
• Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions
• Evaluate the effectiveness of equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggest changes in operating methods in order to improve operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance procedures
• Oversee work in progress by outside contractors to determine adherence to plans and specifications, including fabricators, welders, and pneumatic and hydraulic expertise
• Track, measure, and document the performance of the maintenance mechanics on an individual basis
• Directly assist with repairs and troubleshooting as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative

Problem-solving

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic equipment

HVAC

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Job description

Aviagen in Alabama is seeking an experienced Maintenance candidate with solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to manage day-to-day equipment repairs, facility and utility maintenance, and compliance with safety procedures.

The role requires supervising maintenance activities, coordinating with outside contractors, developing preventive maintenance programs, tracking performance, and upholding environmental rules and company safety goals.