Field Controls Service Technician

Position Title: Field Service Controls Technician

Department: Service

Division: AGI - Food

Location: Joplin, MO and remote customer sites

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

AGI manufactures equipment for use in feed, grain, pet food, fish food, fertilizer, seed cleaning and industrial facilities. We also fabricate our own line of material handling equipment and specialty systems using light and heavy gauge mild and stainless-steel materials. Our engineering team are experts at designing specialty equipment for situations when standard products are just not available on the market.

Our installation contractor's experience and careful attention to customer feedback result in consistently superior equipment design and manufacturing. All of our equipment includes features that ensure safe operation and easy maintenance access. We maintain an adequate stock of commonly used units and can supply our goods to your door with the speed and quality our industry demands.

The Opportunity

The AGI Food Service team is actively seeking Field Service Controls Technician candidates to join our growing Food Service Division. Under the direction of the Director of Service - Food, you will perform integral controls installation and checkouts of AGI equipment, ranging from basic conveyor systems to complex industrial production systems. This is a travelling role with 90% travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance by workforce or subcontractor to all installation standards, procedures and contractual commitments with the bound of all applicable policies

• Supervise work performed on systems ranging in difficulty from basic conveyor systems to complex industrial production systems

• Assemble machinery and equipment before installation using hand and power tools

• Adjust; repair or replace defective parts on machinery applicable to job scope

• Install, align, dismantle, rig and move industrial controls systems as necessary

• Conduct daily job hazard analysis along with jobsite Foreman for each job with the project and ensure all customer required permits are complete prior to starting any work

• Provide expert guidance to installation teams to ensure AGI equipment installation requirements are met including the installation of secondary components to AGI equipment (compressed air, hydraulics, instrumentation, electrical connections)

• Perform and support the completion of AGI equipment checklist inspections

• Daily coordination, collaboration, and reporting with AGI team members (Foreman, Superintendents, Engineers, Project Managers)

• Review and aid in the mechanical / electrical set-up of compressed air regulator pressures, blowers, valves, airlocks, screws, etc.

• Build and support a positive environment of teamwork and support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or similar equivalent education required.

• Experience working in heavy industrial and construction environments

• Experience with forklifts, aerial lifts and other heavy equipment

• Verifiable experience managing on-site project activities, scheduling and reporting

• OSHA 30, Welding Certifications, Aerial Lift License, Forklift License, First Aid/AED licenses required - training provided

• Strong mechanical and controls aptitude

• Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures

• Working at heights

• Maintain an orderly, clean and safe worksite

• Maintain and follow DOT regulations applicable to AGI

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to successfully interact with employees and clients professionally

• Commitment to safety and environment

• Ability to meet scheduled deadlines

• Willing to travel sometimes for extended periods

• Ability to optimize onsite resources (manpower, equipment and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the works

• Able to demonstrate good organizational skills, following policies, procedures and work practices, and developing improvements where necessary.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.