Maintenance Technician Senior

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Maintenance Technician Sr in Waterloo, NE. This role will independently perform general and advanced maintenance on equipment and facility.

Accountabilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance schedule of company equipment, including electrical, mechanical, control devices, instrumentation, welding, replacing motors, robotics repairs, etc., for the assigned site.
• Assist with coordinating equipment downtime to perform necessary repairs and maintenance in conjunction with the site leadership team.
• Lead, administer, and assign all site maintenance activities.
• Ensure equipment inspections are documented and completed as required during on/off peak seasons.
• Work cohesively with the maintenance team, site leadership team, and third-party personnel.
• Implement schedule of work orders to ensure prioritization and work completion.
• Own repair budget and support the repair calendar annually.
• Manage vendor relations with contractors, such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing contractors.
• Ensure compliance of site-specific permits when maintenance work is required in key areas (hot work, work from heights).
• Establish site grounds program (snow removal, lawn care, irrigation) in conjunction with the site leadership team.
• Ensure accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, repair logs, and parts inventory, within Asset Essentials.
• Develop a standardized approach for adjustments and calibration of equipment and machinery to optimal specifications and operation.
• Assist with developing a comprehensive reporting system to ensure PM data is collected and utilized to drive understanding of useful life of equipment (leverage system capabilities to support maintenance).
• Maintain compliance with site HSE protocols and Syngenta HSE policies and employee code of conduct.
• Act as a member of the Site Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in CMMS software (Asset Essentials).
• Basic proficiency in Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing.
• Ability to prioritize work orders. 
• Ability to work all seasons(indoors/outdoors) performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 70 pounds.
• Proficient at preventative maintenance procedures.
• Ability to analyze technical problems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Proficient of equipment and machine calibration.
• Intermediate experience with welding and fabrication.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

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