Maintenance Specialist

CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE

RSA, South Africa
Not specified (assumed on-site based on job requirements).
Preventative and corrective maintenance
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities through preventative and corrective maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and experience in industrial maintenance, particularly within manufacturing or agricultural processing environments

Job Summary

  • The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of all plant equipment and facilities through preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
  • This role plays a critical part in maintaining production uptime and safety standards.
  • The position requires diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, identifying root causes of failures and implementing effective solutions.

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Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment and facilities through preventative and corrective maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and experience in industrial maintenance, particularly within manufacturing or agricultural processing environments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • preventative and corrective maintenance
  • industrial equipment troubleshooting
  • mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems
  • reading technical drawings and schematics
  • adhere to safety policies and regulations
  • operate hand and power tools

Nice-to-have

  • collaborate with production teams
  • improve maintenance procedures
  • work independently and as part of a team
  • problem-solving and analytical skills
  • strong commitment to safety and quality

Key Requirements

  • National Diploma or NQF Level 4 equivalent
  • Red Seal certificate
  • 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience
  • PLC troubleshooting and basic programming experience
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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