Climate Systems Specialist
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Job Location:
Irvington, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!
At BrightFarms were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow great tasting greens we want them to do good as well: for the planet for the health of people and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools training support and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people they do good for the world.
BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of five high-tech sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter with less space no pesticides and protected inside so its better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms fresh lettuce options from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits are available in more than 4500 retail stores across the East Coast Midwest and South.
The Climate Systems Specialist will be responsible for maintaining optimal greenhouse growing environments using data driven techniques. They will implement and monitor environmental strategies to improve consistency in crop yields and quality across BrightFarms greenhouses.
Specifically you will:
- Work closely with growers to outline climate issues in each greenhouse
- Optimize strategies for all environmental parameters including temperature humidity CO2 and light
- Monitor greenhouse climates and develop reporting methods
- Conduct regular audits of climate systems
- Identify areas for improvement in energy and CO2 usage and execute sustainability strategies
- Work closely with controls engineers to address control systems issues
- Implement new climate control technologies and programs
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define climate program standards and objectives
The Ideal Candidate:
- B.S. or M.S. in Horticulture Floriculture Biology or related field
- 2 years working with greenhouse environmental control systems such as Hoogendoorn and Priva
- Experience implementing data-driven growing strategies
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Detail oriented and data driven
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across departments
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Power BI
Preferred Qualifications
- Data analytics
- Experience in vegetable crops
Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required /Physical requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age race color religion or creed national origin or ancestry sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity physical or mental disability veteran status genetic information ethnicity citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
BrightFarms® greens are tender and delicious, clean and pesticide free, responsibly grown and delivered to local stores, by locals just like you.
