Operations Support Mechanic - Rayville, LA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Simplot scores A on the Alion truth index.
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
The Mechanical Equipment Specialist's responsibility encompasses improved efficiency, design upgrade, reduced maintenance and improved machinery reliability of equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and solve mechanical equipment problems to increase equipment reliability and eliminate excessive maintenance costs and performance deficiencies. Coordinate efforts to determine root cause of failures and assure long term solutions are found.
- Review and analyze data to develop predictive maintenance schedules aimed at eliminating disruptive and costly equipment failures. Resolve repetitive machinery failures and prepare detailed technical reports on machinery performance and condition.
- Apply technical expertise in unusual or complex machinery problems. Evaluate effectiveness of alternate solutions and specific equipment repairs, balancing requirements or other adjustments to minimize disruptive and costly equipment downtime. Implement corrective expenditures on the basis of overall profitability.
- Analyze mechanical equipment and issue maintenance work scopes and checklists as required.
- Additional Key Activities:
- Assist in training maintenance mechanics and operators in procedures related to major pieces of equipment. WeightMaster and Operation duties as needed.
- Participate and advise in developing plans for major overhauls and repairs to insure peak performance and eliminate repetitive maintenance. Serve as Company representative during repairs to major equipment by outside service shops ensuring that critical schedules and desired workmanship are achieved.
- Review, recommend and implement design upgrades, modernization or equipment replacement to eliminate design related failures and downtime. Review engineering design, fabrication and material details for new equipment. Observe run-in of new or repaired mechanical equipment and recommend acceptance.
Typical Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Relevant Experience
5+ years related experience and/or training
Required Certifications
Certificates: A/C mobile equipment. Millwright and or Mechanical, welding.
Other Information
Advanced knowledge of Rolling equipment, pumps and Product movement and lift equipment including individual components, auxiliaries and compressor, pump operation, and maintenance. Capable of tracking equipment performance to meet application requirements. Understanding of the fundamental principles of maintenance management, predictive and preventive maintenance and reliability centered maintenance. Welding of alloy materials & Carbon steel.
Skills: Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, professional engineers, craftspeople, customers and clerical personnel. Computer literate and capable of working with computer software. Personal strengths as demonstrated through past success, are required in the areas of planning and organizing, initiative, judgment and analysis, decisiveness and interpersonal communication. Management of repairs and craftsmen. The following skills and experience is not required but is preferred; welding, crane operations, heavy equipment operations, electrical and instrumentation, computers, handling of hazardous material, and HAZMET Technician. The individual will be subject to being called out in the off hours on an emergency basis and at times to work extensive overtime and long hours if critical equipment is at issue. The person will also be required to work some weekends as a management representative.
Job Requisition ID: 27834
Travel Required:
Location(s): SGS Warehouse No 1 - Rayville LA
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**
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