Irrigation Systems Specialist (Centre Pivot)

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

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.