Field Technician (Engineer)

Agua Amarga / Alhama de Murcia / Cieza, Spain·Agriculture·Full-time·Added 25 days ago

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    El Ciruelo doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Agua Amarga / Alhama de Murcia / Cieza

    No relocation package mentioned.

About the job

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

B. Job position

Name:

Department:

Field

Location/Modality:

  • Alhama Area
  • Cieza Area
  • Agua Amarga Area

Purpose:

Field technical personnel will be responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of technical activities on the farm, ensuring compliance with the regulations and guidelines established in the processes of cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, phytosanitary application, and harvest control, among other functions. They will work in close collaboration with the technical manager, the field team, and other departments to ensure the optimization of resources and the fulfillment of established objectives.

What you'll do

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Technical supervision:
    Implement and supervise the development of the technical aspects of the farm agreed upon with the technical manager, including the control of phytosanitary products, irrigation systems, fertilization, and other cultivation tasks.
  • Order management:
    Place orders for fertilizers and phytosanitary products with the purchasing department with adequate notice to ensure the timely availability of products.
  • Stock control:
    Supervise and control the inventory of phytosanitary products, ensuring their correct use, expenditure, and control by the farm manager.
  • Technical recommendations:
    Prepare and deliver recommendations regarding fertigation and phytosanitary products to the corresponding farm manager for their correct implementation.
  • Waste management:
    Organize the storage and identification of waste generated on the farm, guaranteeing proper removal by approved managers and in accordance with current regulations.
  • Permits and environmental control:
    Manage the application for permits for the burning of plant remains, verifying that the requirements established for said activity are met.
  • Control of trials and samples:
    Take samples for trial control and analyze data related to phenology and harvest regulation.
  • Labor planning:
    Coordinate with the HR department the calculation and planning of labor objectives, ensuring their fulfillment and reporting to the supervisor.
  • Collection of analytical samples:
    Take fruit samples (multi-residue) and perform other analyses (foliar, soil, water) according to the protocols established by the company, delivering the samples to the Quality Department.
  • Infrastructure maintenance:
    Ensure the good condition, order, cleanliness, and proper storage of heads, warehouses, machinery, and other farm facilities, complying with safety and occupational risk prevention standards.
  • Updating records:
    Keep the information regarding the plot layout and the plant counts for each variety on the farm up to date.
  • Irrigation control:
    Perform quarterly control of pH and conductivity of the irrigation water at each farm.
  • Machinery calibration:
    Supervise the annual calibration and verification of phytosanitary application machinery, guaranteeing its good condition and compliance with the relevant records.
  • Review of signage:
    Review the signage for cultivation units and communicate any need for replacement to the Marketing Department.
  • Supervision of plastic placement:
    Supervise the correct placement of plastic on the farm in collaboration with the farm manager and field coordinator.
  • Harvest control:
    Control the harvesting process, providing information to the controllers regarding the optimal zones for harvest at any given time.
  • Compliance with quality audits:
    Supervise and follow up on the necessary actions to ensure compliance with quality audits.
  • Harvest forecasting:
    Manage the forecasting and planning of the harvest according to the established cultivation cycles.

What we're looking for

C. Professional profile

Required education:

Technical training in agronomy, agricultural engineering, or related areas.

Requirements

  • Technical training in agronomy, agricultural engineering, or related areas.
  • Knowledge of irrigation, fertilization, phytosanitary, and crop management techniques.
  • Ability to work in a team and good communication skills.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and stock control.
  • Commitment to safety and compliance with environmental regulations.

Nice to have

Previous experience in related tasks:

Previous experience in similar tasks will be valued.

What you'll get

Conditions:

  • Permanent contract
  • Good working environment and the possibility to gain experience in the sector
  • Initial training and support from experienced colleagues

About the company & team

A. About the company

Hiring process

Start date:

Soon

Depending on suitability for the position and experience.

Additional information

At Agronativa, we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that defends every situation protected by law. Additionally, we encourage applicants with a disability of 33% or higher to apply, as their talent and perspectives are highly valued in our team.

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