Maintenance Technician

**Maintenance Technician**

Schedule A

**ABOUT BEVO FARMS LTD.**

Bevo Farms Ltd is the largest supplier of propagated plants in North America, providing greenhouses, field farms, nurseries, and wholesalers across the continent with healthy, vigorous, pest-and-disease-free plants. Bevo operates four facilities in the lower mainland of British Columbia and two facilities in the province of Alberta.

**SUMMARY**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- ** Maintenance and Repair**: Perform routine and preventive maintenance on greenhouse equipment, including but not limited to HVAC systems, irrigation, seeding and planting machines, conveyors, environmental control systems, and automated systems.
- ** Troubleshooting**: Quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime, using expertise in electrical, mechanical, and automated systems, as well as interpreting data from sensors and software alerts.
- ** Calibration and Adjustment**: Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance, that meets productivity standards.
- ** Documentation and Reporting**: Accurately document maintenance activities, troubleshooting procedures, and repairs, providing reports as required. Maintain records of equipment performance and log any adjustments or repairs made.
- ** Collaboration**: Work closely with the greenhouse operations team, including growers, production staff, and supervisors, to understand production needs and ensure equipment supports operational efficiency and timelines.
- Collaborate with the Preventative Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Project Manager to address operational challenges and implement shared solutions.
- ** Safety Compliance**: Follow and promote strict adherence to all safety and compliance standards, especially when handling high-voltage electrical systems and other hazardous equipment. Identify any safety risks in equipment or procedures and take corrective action.
- ** Continuous Improvement**: Actively participate in identifying areas for process improvements and enhancements to automation systems to optimize productivity and reduce manual interventions.
- ** Rotating Duty Maintenance Requirement**. Provides after-hours back-up support to the Operations team for emergencies.

**SKILLS**
- ** Technical Expertise**:

- Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automation systems, including familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Working knowledge of sensors (optical, thermal, etc.), software-based control systems, and environmental monitoring technology in agricultural settings.
- Familiarity with calibration and adjustment processes for complex automated systems.
- ** Experience in Automated Systems**:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in an agricultural, food processing, or industrial automation environment.
- Experience with maintenance of conveyor belts, pumps, motors, and environmental control systems.
- ** Analytical Skills**:

- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze data from sensors and other automated systems to diagnose and fix issues.
- ** Problem-Solving Abilities**:

- Excellent critical-thinking skills to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage time effectively during urgent repairs.
- ** Team-Oriented**:

- Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate effectively with other departments and work as part of a cohesive maintenance team.
- Actively participate in cross-functional meetings to share updates, insights, and challenges, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Commit to cross-training efforts by learning key responsibilities from other roles and sharing expertise in their area of focus.
- ** Safety-Oriented**:

- Strong commitment to safety practices and understanding of occupational health and safety standards.

**EDUCATION**
- ** Required**:

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification in Industrial Maintenance, Automation Technology, or related field.
- ** Preferred**:

- Journeyman electrician or millwright certification.
- Power Engineer qualitication.
- Previous training or certifications in safety standards (e.g., OSHA or local equivalents).
- Additional certifications in PLC programming or automation are a plus.

**WHY JOIN BEVO FARMS LTD.?**

Bevo Farms Ltd. is a leader in sustainable and innovative agricultural practices. By joining our team, you will play a key role in maintaining the technology that drives our greenhouse operations, contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking workplace. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and engaging environment for all employees.