Electrical/Mechanical Technician

Job Purpose:
To ensure the smooth operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems supporting the vertical farm’s infrastructure, equipment, and automation systems. The technician will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving efficiency, and ensuring the overall functionality of the farm’s operations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Repair

Perform routine preventive maintenance on farm equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults in equipment and machinery.

Inspect and test electrical systems, control circuits, and safety devices to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

2. Systems Monitoring & Reporting

Monitor equipment performance via sensors, dashboards, and manual checks.

Maintain accurate logs of maintenance schedules, service reports, and repair records.

Report irregularities or potential risks to the Operations Manager immediately.

3. Operational Support

Collaborate with farming and operations team to minimize disruption during repairs.

Support installations and commissioning of new automation or farming systems.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance farm productivity and reliability.

Education & Experience

Diploma or NITEC in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.

Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on experience in maintenance.

Technical Skills

Solid knowledge of electrical circuits, PLCs, motors, and pumps.

Basic understanding of sensors, IoT devices, and farming software is an advantage.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Attention to detail and proactive attitude.

Team player with the ability to work independently.

Greenphyto (“GP“) is an agri-tech start-up company with a mission to position Singapore at the forefront of agriculture technology with automation. The company has developed a proprietary and fully automated industrial technology which will deliver unrivalled crop yields, independent of environment and geography challenges.

In line with and supported by the Singapore government in her 30-30 vision: 30% food self-sustainability by 2030, GP is constructing a full-scale flagship facility in Singapore. This facility will be a key pillar in achieving a nation's food security agenda with a revolutionary modern farming solution, leveraging on automation and cutting-edge technology in producing leafy vegetables in Singapore.