At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Under the supervision of the Indianapolis Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible to successfully utilize pipe fitting expertise and knowledge to achieve maintenance objectives. The ultimate goal of this job is to effectively perform routine maintenance, installation, integration of various types of piping/welding/plumbing equipment and make repairs to efficiently maintain a facility that operates equipment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year. Apply a working knowledge of facility mechanical equipment while providing a best in class maintenance program to service multiple client needs. The facility includes offices, laboratories, greenhouses, and growth chambers. We are building a maintenance team from the ground up! Come join our team and help us grow what matters. We are offering a skilled trades apprentice program using the NCCER curriculum.

Responsibilities:
How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Be responsible for mechanical equipment & facilities maintenance and trouble shooting
• Be responsible for mechanical equipment & facilities preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance
• Generate reliability improvement ideas and work with other team members to maintain the equipment reliability of the facility
• Understand requirements for legal compliance to applicable plumbing and welding regulations and standards
• Perform repairs on facility equipment: piping, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, AHUs, steam traps, strainers, refrigeration, and air compressors
• Understand and utilize the safe work processes including safe work permits, energy isolation, confined space, and line and equipment opening.
• Coordinates work with other trades
• Utilize CMMS system (i.e. Maximo) to issue, manage, track and validate maintenance activities on site.

Qualifications

Requirements:
What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• 1+ years of facility, manufacturing or power plant maintenance experience
• 1+ years of equipment repair and troubleshooting experience
• Preference – HVAC, plumbing or electrical trade
• Must have a current, valid US driver’s license.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO DO ALL THE FOLLOWING

• Willing to work in low temperatures on occasion and around biohazards, radiation and chemicals.
• Work in environments wearing safety equipment, such as respirator, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to wear PAPR and N95 respirator
• Must be able to pass a spirometry test
• May be asked to pass a pulmonary function test
• Work around Noise (>85 dB per 8-hour shift)
• Work in such environments which require frequent (50% of workday) bending, reaching, and lifting
• Work in environments with tight or closed-in spaces
• Climb stairs/ladders and work on heightened surfaces
• Walk up to 3 miles daily
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

EDUCATION:

• A Minimum of a high school diploma is required. An Associate Degree or Technical Trade School Degree is preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• The candidate should have a strong working knowledge of piping systems and tools, including design criteria and standards, applicable codes and standards, P&ID, and construction techniques.
• Experience in carbon steel, stainless steel, heating and cooling lines; mechanical room or central utility plant experience preferred
• Must have the ability to interpret technical vendor literature (i.e. Installation, Maintenance and Operation manuals) and transfer this information independently and effectively to critical work processes.
• A working knowledge of piping and instrument drawings, schematics and equipment drawings.
• Experience with Building Management Systems for control and monitoring of facility and lab equipment.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems: i.e. Maximo.
• Use of the standard Microsoft applications – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimum of direct supervision.
• Great time management skills including the ability to manage a substantial workload.
• Interpersonal skills for developing a client base and working in a team environment.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple concurrent activities and deliver on commitments under tight time constraints.
• Ability to work in a team environment to deliver per maintenance objectives.
• English fluency, speaking and writing, in addition to fluent in local language.
• Strong ability in listening and communication, including consulting by telephone.
• Comfortable working with colleagues with a variety of backgrounds.
• Focused on delivering effective, usable results.
• Sound interpersonal skills, confidence, and ability to form good working relationships and negotiate effectively with internal and external contacts.

Benefits:

• Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!
• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave
• Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more
• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• And much, much more!

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? Start by applying to this opportunity today!