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, on the basis of 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, proposes 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, assesses 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 and based on prepared planning and instructions (disassembly/assembly, parts replacement, set/adjust parts).
* Works with colleagues at jobs of more extensive and/or complex nature. May supervise technicians of third parties.
Modifications and improvements:
* Carries out modifications and overhaul work based on work orders and/or instructions from 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 to (re)make 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 in order to have a complete administration and insight into the state and history of all equipment, files 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, takes appropriate action in case of imminent unsafe situations.
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