Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

The person will be is responsible for managing the operation of all facility equipment: boilers, fixed compressors, mobile compressors, air conditioners, diesel engines, and pumps in trucks, railcars, extensions 2 and 3, as well as all electrical and control panels, to ensure the proper functioning of all the above-mentioned equipment and to report any technical problems to the on-site maintenance team

Main responsibilities:

▪ The main function is to ensure the safe and proper operation of the facilities and to ensure that production equipment and infrastructure are always operational.

▪ Assist the maintenance team in developing, implementing, and monitoring preventive maintenance programs and plans for equipment and facilities. Plan preventive maintenance services with the production manager.

▪ Collaborate with operations and production employees to improve equipment capabilities in terms of efficiency, reliability, and throughput.

▪ Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps and electrical panels.

▪ Monitor tank levels and temperatures using the control system.

▪ Maintenance of portable electric machines.

▪ Assist the officer operator in managing vessel operations (unloading/loading).

▪ Maintain annual certification for all maintenance licenses as necessary; certify other individuals as necessary.

▪ Plans and supervises external maintenance and repair contractors and services.

▪ Ensures company compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

▪ Actively participate in monthly safety committee meetings and work with the safety committee chair and members to address safety needs.

▪ Collaborate with operations to develop the department's annual equipment maintenance schedule.

▪ This position may require overtime to complete assigned tasks and ensure the proper functioning and safety of the facilities.

▪ Maintain a log of equipment usage and operating hours.

▪ Read the user manuals for all equipment and work accordingly.

▪ Operate, maintain key equipment such as boiler, product pumps, Generator, firefighting pumps, electrical panels, compressors

Other skills and abilities:

▪ Develop a planned preventive maintenance (PPM) program, ensure that preventive maintenance is carried out in full, schedule missed maintenance activities, and lead the team to work efficiently

▪ Audit and ensure compliance with technical data systems

▪ Plan internal and external work, maximizing planned downtime and reducing unplanned downtime.

▪ Manage the team to ensure machine availability, reactively manage defective machines with team leadership.

▪ Optimize equipment in accordance with standard procedures, improve performance and product quality, and ensure that all key performance indicators (KPIs) are met

▪ Ensure that calibration and routine maintenance requirements for a variety of electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems are met.

▪ Ensure that designated buildings, facilities, and equipment are fit for purpose and provide proactive support/solutions when necessary.

▪ Manage the storage of system and equipment data and maintain high standards and accuracy

▪ Manage the process of introducing new machines, facilities, and equipment, from developing specifications to managing suppliers and completing installation, in collaboration with all relevant parties.

▪ Participate in various meetings and implement/communicate instructions.

▪ Write reports and give presentations.

▪ Complete training and continuous development programs assigned by the company.

▪ Perform root cause analyses and resolve problems.

▪ Identify opportunities for improvement of activities within the organization.

▪ Provide technical expertise to the team.

▪ Maintain appropriate documentation for all orders.

▪ Stay informed of any changes that may affect the supply and demand of necessary products and materials and inform others of any impact.

▪ Ensure that key performance indicators are met by working in accordance with the overall plan, including managing and communicating information.

▪ Conduct risk assessments related to department processes and tasks.

Experience:

• Five to eight years of professional experience in maintenance and operations Knowledge: Good knowledge of equipment operation and troubleshooting.

Education:

• BTS Electromechanic diploma preferred and four years of experience in the same field.

Languages:

• English and French

Systems:

• Electromechanics – Boilers – Compressors – Reverse osmosis plants – Generators – MCC rooms

Technical/functional skills: 

• Extensive experience in installations with significant and proven experience in personnel management 
• Completed comprehensive training in the mechanical/electrical/electronic field 
• Technical skills and understanding with boiler, weighbridge, Tank gauging, compressors, pumps and generators
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us