Irrigation Automation Technician

Phytech Inc.; Mildura; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Computer

Superannuation

Job summary

Phytech Inc. is seeking a dedicated Irrigation Automation Technician to join our Sunraysia team in Mildura. The role focuses on configuring and supporting Phytech automation hardware at customer orchards and vineyards, with travel across Sunraysia and Riverland regions.

Candidates should have a relevant electrical/agriculture background, be able to work outdoors in farm environments, and be willing to travel. A company vehicle, phone, computer and superannuation are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new concepts and apply them in the field.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities demonstrated in past work.
• Experience with horticultural irrigation operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install and support Phytech automation hardware at clients’ orchard/vineyard.
• Install and maintain Phytech sensor hardware at client sites.
• Regular travel within Sunraysia & Riverland regions; some longer trips as needed.
• Work from the Mildura office; after-hours or weekend work may be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Learning ability

Education

Formal qualification in electrical, electronics, engineering, hydraulics or agriculture

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Phytech have grown to become the largest IoT Agtech service provider in Australia. The Phytech service centers around a range of proprietary plant and environmental sensors, along with cloud based algorithms, that enable growers to view the real time irrigation needs of their crops. Data is collected and analyzed automatically, then displayed to the grower using a simple smartphone and web interface. This leads to improved water use efficiency, optimized yields and higher quality produce.

Phytech has also expanded into the irrigation automation sector, providing growers with the ability to remotely program their irrigation system. The business model is “as-a-service” for both hardware and software, whereby the client pays a seasonal subscription fee rather than purchasing the specialized hardware and software themselves. Target irrigated crops include almonds, citrus, avocado, pistachio, stonefruit & grapes. Due to business growth a new opportunity exists for a Sunraysia-based Irrigation Automation Technician to join the team.

Job Requirments -Irrigation Automation Technician - Sunraysia

Based in the greater Mildura area.

Primarily servicing the Sunraysia & Riverland regions, with a secondary responsibility to support other regions within Australia.

Reporting to the Automation General Manager.

The primary objective of this role is to configure, install and support the Phytech-owned automation hardware at the clients' orchard/vineyard.

A secondary objective is to install and maintain the Phytech-owned sensor hardware at the clients' orchard/vineyard.

You must be able to demonstrate an ability to learn new concepts, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills, delivered in a professional manner. The company will provide you with the necessary training and support so you can learn how the Phytech solution works.

You must be willing and able to work outside in an orchard or vineyard environment. You will be exposed to a wide range of physical movements (bending, kneeling, reaching, etc).

You must be able to use a wide range of power tools and equipment.

Work from the Mildura office.

You may be required to work after hours or weekends on occasion.

Regular daily travel throughout the Sunraysia & Riverland regions, and infrequent travel to other regions that may require up to two weeks away from home. You must maintain a valid Australian driver's license.

An understanding of horticultural irrigation operation, maintenance or design is a prerequisite.

Experience working with, or for, horticultural organizations will be highly regarded.

A formal qualification in electrical, electronics, engineering, hydraulics or agriculture will be highly regarded.

A salary commensurate with experience, plus a company vehicle, phone, computer and superannuation is on offer.

You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for the role.

This is one of three open opportunities with Phytech in the Sunraysia region. Search for Phytech on Seek to view other available positions.

There is opportunity for career progression for the right candidate as this business continues to grow. If you are highly motivated, analytical, a good communicator, have irrigation system experience and can be trusted to work autonomously then we would like to hear from you.