Farm Maintenance Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Farm Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliable operation of electrical systems and equipment across our farms. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting faults, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on farm electrical systems, process controllers and related equipment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical wiring, appliances, apparatus and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and components with test equipment to locate and resolve breakdowns.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components; install ground leads and power cables to motors and equipment.
• Place conduit and pull insulated wires or cables to complete circuits.
• Conduct routine inspections, monitor electrical load and ensure compliance with safety codes, ISO 9001 and 5S standards.
• Provide on‑call support during off‑hours and rest days for all farm electrical equipment.
• Assist with electrical repairs at additional farm sites as needed.

Required profile

• Experience in electrical maintenance within an agricultural or industrial environment.
• Willingness to be on‑call and respond to emergencies outside regular working hours.
• Familiarity with safety standards, ISO 9001 and 5S practices.

Required skills

• Electrical maintenance (preventive and corrective)
• Electrical wiring and conduit installation
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Diagnostic testing with mega‑ohmmeter, voltmeter and clamp meter
• Grounding and power cable connections
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 5S compliance