Irrigation Specialist (Technician)

Skilled Jobs Australia; Nildottie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia is seeking an experienced Irrigation Specialist to join a leading farming group in South Australia. You will install, move, service and repair centre pivot and other irrigation systems, and manage irrigation controls to optimise efficiency.

The role requires at least 2 years of irrigation experience, centre pivot familiarity, soil moisture monitoring, and the ability to adjust schedules. A Chemical Handling Certificate and strong computer skills are needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience with irrigation systems, centre pivot preferred.
• Installs and sets up irrigation systems.
• Maintains, services and repairs irrigation systems.
• Experience with soil moisture monitoring and testing.
• Monitors and adjusts irrigation schedules to maximize efficiency.
• Experience with implementing irrigation programs.
• Chemical Handling Certificate.
• Sound computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, move, service and repair centre pivot and other irrigation.
• Control irrigation equipment and monitor soil moisture.
• Coordinate with Farm Manager and Farm Agronomist on irrigation plans.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Centre pivot irrigation

System installation

Maintenance and repair

Soil moisture testing

Irrigation scheduling

Irrigation programs

Chemical Handling Certificate

Computer skills

Job description

Our client is one of the largest family farming groups in South Australia and New South Wales. They are currently on the lookout for experienced Irrigation Specialists to join their successful team in South Australia.

The Role
Reporting to the Farm Manager you will be responsible for the installation, movement, service and repair of centre pivot and other irrigation. You will be responsible for control of the irrigation equipment and measure soil moisture to ensure optimum levels as directed by the Farm Manager and Farm Agronomist.

To be successful you will possess the following:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with irrigation systems (centre pivot irrigation preferred)
• Installs and sets up irrigation systems
• Maintains, services and repairs irrigation systems
• Experience with soil moisture monitoring and testing
• Monitor and adjust irrigation schedules based on site conditions to maximize efficiency and longevity.
• Experience with implementing irrigation programs
• Chemical Handling Certificate
• Sound computer skills

To become part of the team you will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate on all levels and work well within a team. You will also have the ability to make timely decisions and have excellent organisational and time management skills.

You will be paid between $70,000 to $80,000 p.a. + superannuation

Irrigation Specialist (Technician) Nildottie, SA, AU