Farm Technician

Operator Farm Esparto

Operator Farm Esparto is responsible to execute the operational work related to the RD Farm with Open Field Crop growing and maintenance activities in an efficient and effective manner to provide the necessary support to the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD and M&S programs and projects.

Major Accountabilities:

• Execute work in cooperation with the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD, and M&S teams under the direction of the Esparto Farm Foreman such as tractor work, pesticides applications, irrigations and fertilization.
• Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily activities to ensure efficient and effective support to all programs.
• Perform regular maintenance of Farm equipment, irrigation system and fields
• Use farm facilities in a proper and safe way, following company regulations and guidelines.

Key Success Factors:

• Proactive mindset and team player
• Follow and implement all EHS requirements and trainings

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Education:

• High School degree or equivalent

Work experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of farm, agriculture and crop management

Competences:

• Communicating
• Knowledge on farm equipment operation and maintenance
• Knowledge on crop management and crop growing concepts (e.g. pest control - irrigation – nutrition) measures and application
• Demonstrated knowledge on farm safety principles

Skills:

• Solution-oriented
• Detail orientated
• Comfortable communicating and performing in a diverse team
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain and Pesticide Applicators License

Required communication skills:

• Preferred bilingual Spanish and English

Working conditions:

• This position is regularly challenged by constantly evolving environmental conditions, like cold, heat, wet and dusty conditions and after hours.
• Constant change of farm equipment, people, agro