Field Equipment Specialist

Bayer; Lichtenburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Field Equipment Specialist in Lichtenburg, South Africa, to coordinate operational processes and manage maintenance for field equipment. Candidates should have an agricultural diploma or relevant experience, along with certifications. This role involves ensuring safety standards and supporting planting and harvesting operations, aiming for efficiency and quality in agricultural production.

Qualifications

• 3 Years of seed production experience.
• Practical experience in farming activities, planting and harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational processes to support farming operations.
• Implement and manage maintenance programs for field equipment.
• Lead safety efforts and maintain quality standards in operations.

Skills

Farming activities knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Training ability

Project management

Education

Agricultural or technical Diploma

Tools

SACAA RPAS Drone Pilot License

AVCASA Certification

SANSOR

Job description

Field Equipment Specialist

Job Purpose:

Field Equipment Specialist Coordinates the operational processes involving field equipment to support planting, detasseling and harvesting operations in South Africa – 5,400 hectares. Implement and administrate maintenance programs. Manage Contractors regarding planning and execution of maintenance programs.

Key Tasks and Responsibilties

• Support Field Mission team, Equipment Team Lead and related squads in achieving our Vision, Mission and Objectives for South Africa.
• Responsible for developing specific operating procedures for all field equipment according ISO 9001:2015 and ISO45001 standards.
• Responsible for training and evaluation of all equipment operators.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs for all field equipment and be a custodian for our field assets. (20M€) Cleaning of fleet assets.
• Setting Quality parameters of field equipment affecting product quality and cost to customers directly
• Ensure that contractors comply to safety standards.
• Lead ESH efforts, aid in and arrange for resources to promote safety in all operations, complying with Bayer standards and OHS act.
• Create and manage yearly operating budgets and employ processes to continually seek improvements in reliability and cost efficiencies.
• Implement Visual management to track cost and maintenance progress.
• Implement inventory controls and stock levels for spare parts.
• Plan and coordinate in-house detasseling, harvesting and inbound freight in close collaboration with the field production team
• Plan and coordinate dry harvesting in liaison with the field production team.
• Manage the pollen blowing of selected fields.
• Collaborate with the field team to plan a harvest schedule.
• Lead the in-house planting of Field Scripts and interrow planting
• Support and implement upcoming projects – VSR & ISR planting, Pollen blower, Dry/direct harvesting and other technology deployment strategies to gain a cost or technical advantage in filed productions.
• Internal - Africa Field Equipment Lead, South Africa RC Supply Site Lead, Field Equipment Team Lead, Field
• Mission, Plant Mission (Dryer and Processing teams) and E2E Mission teams supporting South African
• Commercial production. Quality Testing (laboratory) as well as Field Quality.

Qualifications Required

• Agricultural or technical Diploma or 3 years practical experience in farming activities, planting and harvesting.
• 3 Years seed production experience
• SACAA RPAS Drone Pilot License
• AVCASA Certification
• SANSOR

Location: South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 853313

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.