Equipment Technology Specialist - Remote Southeastern United States
Description
Equipment Technology Specialist
Other Remote, United States
Description
Summary/Objective
Responsible for growth and implementation of GreenPoint Ag’s Equipment Technology program including supporting current procedures and implementing new tools and resources to offer to retail, member co-op and grower customers.
Responsible for growth and implementation of GreenPoint Ag’s Equipment Technology program including supporting current procedures and implementing new tools and resources to offer to retail, member co-op and grower customers.
Essential Functions
- Maintain machine telematic systems, connectivity, subscriptions, and data plans for GPAH and coop-owned assets, produce monthly productivity reports in PowerBI, oversee API integrations, and conduct periodic lifecycle and cost-benefit analyses.
- Organize and lead equipment operator trainings across GPAH and Member Coop sites, updating curriculum annually, developing additional content, distributing resources, and assisting in safety protocol development.
- Establish and refine machine onboarding processes, ensuring accurate fleet database maintenance and synchronization across platforms of machine information and metrics for enhanced visibility.
- Conduct R&D trials on new hardware and software technologies, deliver comprehensive reports to management with findings and recommendations, and provide strategic advice to optimize the effectiveness of the GPAH application fleet through policy and procedure creation.
- Provides timely execution on directives and initiatives from leadership
- Provides adequate and clear communication to growers, location staff, and leadership concerning job tasks, projects, execution, and timing
- Provides excellent customer service and support of current programs
- Encourages collaboration and teamwork with sales staff and team members
- Represents GreenPoint Ag in a professional manner at all times
- Perform all other job functions as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities
- May supervise interns on an intermittent basis, as applicable
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (agriculture engineering, agronomy or similar discipline preferred) and/or 5 years of experience in an agricultural equipment support role or agriculture technologies role.
- Knowledge of current agricultural machinery and sufficiency in troubleshooting, calibration, inspection and field testing of fertilizer and chemical application equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of sales staff, clients, customers, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability in coordinating projects with internal and external resources.
- Aptitude for continuous learning and growth as well as effective communication skills are imperative.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong agronomy, agricultural equipment, or technology background preferred
- Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and creativity
- Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work through equipment technology strategies, both retail and customer focused
- Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented, highly motivated and self-starter skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Current driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in both indoor and outside work environments. Frequently exposed to extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. The employee is also regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Travel
Approximately 50% or greater
Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.