Irrigation Controller
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4 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mildura area Victoria State Australia: The purpose of this role is to oversee the irrigation operations of the orchard and implement the maintenance of the irrigations infrastructure as outlined in the orchard management plan.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
Irrigation Operations
Support and promote maximum yield from trees through:
Water Delivery
Oversee and manage all tasks associated with water delivery by:
Quality
Control Support and promote quality standards through:
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
- Certificate III or IV in Irrigation or Diploma in Irrigation and a current Chemical Certificate.
- Minimum two (2) to five (5) years experience in the horticultural or Almond sector.
- Strong understanding in the use and storage of fertilizers and sound knowledge of horticultural principles and practices.
- Ability to develop irrigation and nutrition programs.
- Decent computer skills with a solid understanding of programmed maintenance or irrigation infrastructure.
- The ability to work autonomously with good communication skills and the aptitude to assist in budget and tracking actual expenses.
- Capability to organize and supervise staff with a team orientated approach to have a positive impact and drive results.
- Current unencumbered car drivers licence.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS
Irrigation Operations
Support and promote maximum yield from trees through:
- Developing and implementing annual programmes to utilise best irrigation and nutrition schedule practice
- Actively contribute to and improve tree health through reviewing environmental factors in conjunction with the Agronomy team
- Preparing and ensuring the irrigation schedule is understood and adhered to
- Managing and directing Irrigation Teams daily activities relating to the maintenance of irrigation infrastructure buildings and equipment
- Planning and monitoring key deliverables of the maintenance program
- Seek productivity gains and innovations that lead to improved reliability and efficiency of irrigation practices
Water Delivery
Oversee and manage all tasks associated with water delivery by:
- Managing all water purchases deliveries and necessary infrastructures to ensure efficiency
- Ensuring all safety requirements are adhered to in line with legislation and company standards
- Ensuring accurate record keeping and measuring of all water delivery
- Monitoring of contractor management and maintenance schedules
Quality
Control Support and promote quality standards through:
- Assisting in the establishment of quality assurance procedures and practices for irrigation practices
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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