Job Description Inspections and preventive / planned maintenance: Checks and assesses the condition of handling equipment, pneumatic and/or mechanical/electrical, reception and silo installations, grinding, mixing and pressing lines, bag filling, feed and/or fertilizer, bulk loading and weighbridges, based on maintenance schedules/checklists. Restores imminent defects and performs corrective maintenance activities arising from inspections according to schedule. Signals to the superior potential flaws with details of the nature and severity, proposing solutions to avoid future or recurring problems with the functioning of parts of equipment/machinery/transport systems. Orders/polls spare parts and materials for maintenance. Works on planned maintenance activities of more extensive and/or complex nature (i.E. during maintenance stops) and may supervise technicians of third parties. Malfunctions and defects / repairs: Troubleshoots malfunctions and defects in equipment, machinery, measuring and control systems, and other parts of the installation. Assesses the nature and extent of the problem and determines whether instant repair is necessary or possible, assessing any fault causes and potential solutions. Performs emergency repairs, disassembles parts of equipment/machinery, and makes necessary repairs/changes to the equipment, if necessary in consultation with the supervisor. Performs more extensive repairs at scheduled times based on prepared planning and instructions (disassembly/assembly, parts replacement, set/adjust parts). Works with colleagues on jobs of more extensive and/or complex nature and may supervise technicians of third parties. Modifications and improvements: Carries out modifications and overhaul work based on work orders and/or instructions from the supervisor. Proposes improvements in equipment, machinery, and other areas based on expertise and experience in maintenance. Consults with management on quality issues, technical issues/problems, etc. Orders (re)making certain components from drawings. May perform various techniques (welding, lathe and plate work, machining). Reporting: Logs all maintenance activities in the appropriate maintenance management systems to have a complete administration and insight into the state and history of all equipment, filing all technical data. Compliance: Works in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures (work permits, LoTo, etc.), as well as technical standards. Signals potential hazardous and/or unsafe situations and takes appropriate action in case of imminent unsafe situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr