Maintenance Technician - Electrician

Maintenance Technician - Electrician

Who you are

As a Certified Electrician in our Maintenance team, you will be responsible for the maintenance of Infarm s newest farming systems at our Infarm Growing Center, solving hub-related technical problems on our farms or automated process machinery. You ll follow clearly defined processes and quality standards to ensure smooth operations and that hardware and software are working correctly.

As we are introducing new farming systems and technology to our new Infarm Growing Centers, we are looking for a Maintenance Technician who is energized by challenges and has practical electric work and maintenance experience, preferably within a hydroponic, agricultural or food manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical expertise and evaluate the effectiveness of systems in order to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation within Infarm facilities and Field Operations
• Perform planned preventive Maintenance, on all production operations systems and subsystems
• Perform corrective maintenance, guaranteeing technical functionality and solve any technical problems that may arise from different machinery and hub systems associated with mechanical & electrical equipment
• Ensure that any major electric work perform by the team or contractors is performed accordingly with local regulations and codes required
• Perform mechanical, electrical service ranging from basic to advanced repairs and upgrades/retrofits on all production and field operation equipment as needed. Install electrical components inside Infarm s farming system, such as sensors, controllers, LEDs and pumps
• Monitor dashboards, alerting system and help identify, report on and solve basic software issues
• Liaise with machinery suppliers as required, to rectify more serious issues and to arrange for planned maintenance and servicing. Act as the contact person for the supplier s maintenance teams
• Coordinate facility maintenance and electric work in and around the hubs as needs arise
• Ensure that all maintenance work done by Infarmers or external contractors is registered and properly documented
• Use our online reporting systems to log your work
• Maintain the supportive systems in the facility, such washing machines, packing machines, seeding machines etc
• Plan, supervise and execute fertigation for the hydroponic system; mix fertilizers & pH regulators as needed to supply for the Hub s plant production
• Service the farms at our customer locations as needed
• Be part of on-call duty rotation to ensure 24/7 support of Infarm operations
• Provide departmental training and mentoring as needed to new Maintenance Technicians. Assist/advise or oversee electrical works at others facilities within the region in case it is required
• Test new farming system and subsystem while it is handed over from the installation team or an external supplier, to ensure the full completion of the equipment commissioning
• An experienced Maintenance Technician can act as H&S Representative.

Requirements

• Certified Electrician (Certification level as required per local/region regulations of this trade)
• Proven maintenance experience in an industrial environment, preferably within a hydroponic, agricultural or food manufacturing context (2-5 years)
• Expert in different voltage systems, such as 400V/230V AC and 160V and 24V DC
• Able to identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a clear and concise manner
• Able to read and understand mechanical/electrical blueprints, schematic drawings and service manuals
• Flexible with a proactive attitude and hands-on approach
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail along with a good eye caring for cleanliness around our farms
• Both confident and comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Organizational and planning abilities.

Additionally we would like to see

• Interest in hydroponic systems and software
• Facility management experience is a plus
• Forklift license is a plus
• Experience in working at heights
• Mechanical, or plumbing certification, training records and/or references.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join Infarm as we expand across the globe and help change the future of farming
• The ability to drive impact and be a true partner to the business, working closely with top-level managers
• A friendly work environment with a diverse group of motivated, talented, and visionary colleagues
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits fully paid medical, dental and vision for eligible employees
• 20 days of accrued paid time off annually
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
• Fresh herbs to take home.

Who we are

Passionate to eat better, Infarm was founded in Berlin in 2013 by Osnat Michaeli and the brothers Erez and Guy Galonska. With the aim to share the goodness of own-grown produce with everyone, they developed a smart modular farming system that allows distribution of farms throughout the urban environment, growing fresh produce in any available space and fulfilling any market demand.

Today, with cutting edge R&D, patented technologies, and a leading multi-disciplinary team, Infarm is growing a global farming network helping cities become self-sufficient in their food production while significantly improving the safety, quality, and environmental footprint of our food.

Be part of the Infarm (r)evolution and help people to take back ownership of their food.

Infarm is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to grow an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive, regardless of your background and circumstances. We nurture diversity because we appreciate the uniqueness and differences between people. Each employee s distinctive experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints helps us build a resilient environment, where we can all learn, grow, and create great things together. All applicants are given equal opportunity regardless of age, gender identity or expression, language, disability, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, belief, culture, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation.