MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TECHNICIAN - MASTER MIX OF TRINIDAD UNLIMITED

To execute maintenance, repair, and reliability activities on all plant equipment and facilities, ensuring maximum asset availability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

Position Summary

The MR Technician will execute maintenance, repair, and reliability activities on all plant equipment and facilities, ensuring maximum asset availability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. This position plays a critical role in supporting feed milling operations by reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and upholding ADM safety and GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support on maintenance-related queries.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve equipment failures to minimize downtime.
• Assist the M&R Lead and Continuous Improvement Engineer with all maintenance and reliability activities.
• Support the Continuous Improvement Engineer  with projects from planning through execution.
• Carry out repairs, preventative and predictive maintenance on all Master Mix equipment and facilities.
• Execute work following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and other safe work procedures.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in storeroom and spare parts management, including identification of critical spares.
• Participate in 5S, RCM and TPM initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize CMMS and other systems to record and analyze maintenance information.
• Ensure compliance with ADM policies, procedures, safety standards, and GMP requirements.

Required Competencies

• Specialized knowledge of electrical systems (12KV, 440V, 110V, 24V).
• Basic knowledge of PLC controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret process, electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings.
• Basic knowledge of heavy equipment mechanical/electrical systems (e.g., trucks).
• Familiarity with industry specifications, OSHA regulations, and machine shop practices.
• Understanding of industrial motor controls and facilities maintenance.
• Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance systems.
• Working on heights, confined spaces and lifting competency.

Skills

• Job/work scheduling and prioritization.
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Decision-making and presentation skills.
• Basic construction craft supervision.
• Discipline in safety, compliance and documentation
• Team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

 Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

 Option 1:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a commercial/industrial environment.

Option 2:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a commercial/industrial animal feed manufacturing environment.

Option 3:

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) from a recognized institution with 3 years commercial/industrial experience.

Work Environment

• Industrial feed milling facility with exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and high temperatures.
• Must be capable of working at heights, in confined spaces, and around rotating machinery.
• Standard schedule with flexibility for overtime, shift work, and call-outs.