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IRRIGATION SUPERVISOR
Job Location:
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Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
1-3years
Experience Required:
Posted:
25 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Irrigation Planning
- Develop and implement daily and seasonal irrigation schedules based on crop growth stage weather conditions and substrate moisture.
- Adjust irrigation programmes to meet changing crop water requirements.
Fertigation Management
- Coordinate the application of fertilizers through the irrigation system according to the farms nutrition programme.
- Ensure accurate fertilizer mixing dosing and application rates.
- Monitor fertilizer usage and maintain fertigation records.
System Operation
- Operate pumps valves filters pressure regulators and automated irrigation controllers.
- Ensure all irrigation zones receive the correct volume of water.
- Monitor system pressures flow rates and application uniformity.
Equipment Maintenance
- Supervise routine inspection servicing and repair of pumps pipelines filters drip lines valves and fertigation equipment.
- Identify and repair leaks blocked emitters damaged pipes and faulty equipment promptly.
- Schedule preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
Water Resource Management
- Monitor water availability storage levels and usage.
- Promote efficient water use and minimise losses from leaks or over-irrigation.
- Ensure sustainable water management practices are followed.
Team Management
- Supervise irrigation technicians and field workers.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor work quality.
- Train staff on irrigation procedures equipment operation maintenance and workplace safety.
Monitoring Crop Water Status
- Regularly assess soil moisture using probes sensors or manual methods.
- Monitor crop performance for signs of water stress waterlogging or irrigation-related problems.
- Recommend irrigation adjustments based on field observations and monitoring data.
System Performance Monitoring
- Check emitter flow rates and distribution uniformity.
- Monitor filtration efficiency and clean filters as required.
- Verify that automated systems are functioning correctly.
Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate records of daily irrigation schedules water volumes fertigation applications equipment maintenance water meter readings repairs substrate moisture and weather observations.
Health Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Ensure safe operation of pumps electrical equipment and irrigation infrastructure.
- Follow environmental regulations related to water abstraction fertilizer application and wastewater management.
Coordination with Farm Operations
- Work closely with the farm manager spray supervisor and harvest supervisor.
- Coordinate irrigation schedules to avoid conflicts with spraying harvesting pruning and other field operations.
Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate irrigation efficiency and recommend system upgrades or improvements.
- Implement water-saving technologies and best management practices.
- Assist in developing annual irrigation and maintenance budgets.
Required Skills:
d. Core Technical Expertise: Mastery of black tea biochemistry CTC machinery Orthodox rolling and automated fermentation management. Direct working knowledge of green tea processing mechanisms (de-enzyming/steaming roasting and specialty drying for Tencha). Proficiency in physical tea grading mesh sizing and recipe-based custom grade blending for export markets.
