Senior Maintenance Manager - Valentine Chickens - Subsidiary of Country Bird Holdings - Shonga, Kwara State, Nigeria
(2021-01 - 2026-04)
- Managed maintenance and infrastructure support for agricultural and poultry operations, covering tractors, cropping machines, harvesters, generators, pumps, workshop activities, water systems, farm buildings and accommodation facilities.
- Installed, maintained, serviced and repaired tractors, cropping machinery, harvesters, generators and related farm equipment to support reliable production during peak operating periods.
- Developed and executed preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, service routines and planned repairs to reduce breakdowns, downtime and recurring failures.
- Supervised technicians and workshop staff, allocated daily work, trained employees in repair techniques and safety procedures, and monitored workshop discipline and performance.
- Managed spare parts, tools, equipment inventory and procurement requirements to maintain operational readiness within budget constraints.
- Coordinated with farm, production, vendor and operational teams to prioritise critical repairs, confirm completion of tasks and improve production continuity.
- Maintained pumps, water systems, piping, drainage and water-supply troubleshooting across farm and production infrastructure.
Workshop Manager and Farm Operator - Brian Vculeks - Crete, North Dakota, USA
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
- Operated and maintained tractors, self-propelled machinery, excavators, trucks and heavy farm equipment for plowing, trenching, hauling, land preparation and material handling.
- Performed preventive maintenance, diagnostics, lubrication, adjustments and emergency repairs on farm machinery, tools, vehicles and equipment to reduce downtime.
- Inspected, maintained and repaired irrigation systems, pipes, pumps and water-delivery components to ensure reliable farm system performance.
- Completed farm infrastructure repairs including pipe repairs, fencing, trenching, drainage support and equipment-related maintenance.
- Gained practical exposure to North American row-crop operating discipline, seasonal field execution and equipment uptime expectations.
Maintenance Technician - Beveratech - Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
(2017-01 - 2019-12)
- Maintained and repaired high-volume agricultural and vineyard equipment including fertilizer sprayers, leaf removers, trimmers, shoot removers, pre-pruners, spray pumps and specialised harvesting machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults through inspections, testing and review of technical documentation.
- Performed preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance, including dismantling equipment, replacing worn components, installing new systems and restoring functionality.
- Completed maintenance checklists, documented repairs and managed spare parts to support workshop efficiency and budget control.
Farm Manager - Gouda Farm Operations - Gouda, South Africa
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
- Managed day-to-day farm operations, equipment use, repair coordination, machinery readiness, irrigation, pumps, piping and general site upkeep.
- Supported practical planning and execution of farm work, daily labour coordination and operational readiness during active farm periods.
- Maintained control over farm infrastructure, water systems and machinery reliability to support efficient production.
Production Manager - Valentine Chickens - Nigeria
(2013-01 - 2015-12)
- Gained early Nigeria poultry production experience, supporting production flow, operational discipline, staff coordination, water-system reliability and poultry-house uptime.
- Built practical understanding of African operating realities, including supplier limitations, urgent repairs, labour supervision and production continuity.
H2A Farm Worker / Equipment Operator - Lee Honeyman Farms - Nebraska, USA
(2013-01 - 2013-12)
- Supported seasonal farm operations, equipment operation, maintenance tasks and practical field work in a large-scale agricultural environment.
- Gained H2A experience in structured US farm operations, seasonal production pressure and equipment-focused field execution.
Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance - Van Eeden Earthworks - Worcester, South Africa
(2010-01 - 2013-12)
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment and earthmoving machinery, supporting excavation, site preparation, mechanical repairs and practical field maintenance.
- Built a strong practical foundation in machinery operation, maintenance discipline, safety awareness and equipment troubleshooting.
