Job Title: Equipment Services Manager
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full-time
Contract: 2-year renewable contract
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair farm and research plot equipment.
- Work closely with the site Farm Supervisor to ensure all equipment functions properly.
- Safely manage the research workshop.
- Assist with procuring machinery and implements for farm operations.
- Manage and maintain irrigation pumps, water sources, and field irrigation systems.
- Maintain growth facilities, fabricate and modify implements.
- Observe health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
- Assist with field operations.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment and machinery, maintenance activities, and resource utilization.
- Prepare regular progress reports and updates on machinery, including investment plans for management and relevant stakeholders.
- Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- B.Sc/HND in Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering, or any other related field with a minimum of seven (7) years experience in operating, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty agricultural equipment and machinery in a well-structured organization.
- Possession of Master and COREN Certificate is an added advantage.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be experienced in servicing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling vehicles and small engines.
- Have knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics of equipment.
- Be xperienced in troubleshooting, analyzing faults, recommending, and implementing corrective measures.
- Understand utilizing detailed drawings and trade manuals.
- Have computer skills for record-keeping, internet research, repair procedures, and email.
- Be experience and willing to learn how to operate farm equipment with GPS.
- Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Be experienced in budget development and financial management.
- Be experienced in repair of air conditioning systems in agricultural equipment.
- Be experienced in welding and metal fabrication ((e.g., turning a shaft down on a metal lathe).
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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Deadline: August 14, 2023
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