Irrigation Technician

Tilray Brands, Inc.; Cayuga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Ontario is seeking an experienced Irrigation Technician to support the maintenance of irrigation systems. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with a diploma or trade certificate, along with at least 3 years of experience in irrigation maintenance. This role requires teamwork, process improvement skills, and a commitment to health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with irrigation systems maintenance and repair.
• Ability to work outdoors and lift heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair irrigation systems at Redecan locations.
• Collaborate with cultivation teams to ensure system efficiency.
• Implement process improvements and optimize resource usage.

Skills

Irrigation system maintenance

Technical communication

Pipeline installation

Education

College diploma or trade certificate in horticulture or related field

Job description

Irrigation Technician - Redecan (Fenwick and Cayuga, ON)

Report to: Master Grower

About Tilray Brands, Inc.

Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray") (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is a leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

Job Summary

The Irrigation Technician will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of equipment and irrigation systems at both Redecan locations (Fenwick and Cayuga). This role is crucial for ensuring the optimal functioning of all systems required for cultivation.

Responsibilities

Production Responsibilities

• Repairing PVC pipes, hoses, irrigation lines, headlines, and minor pluming
• Installing pumps
• Collaborate with Cultivation team for plant movements and ensure irrigation systems (Hoogendorn) are up to date and accurate.
• Prepare warehouse for staging materials; oversee shipping and receiving operator for receipt and delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with the Master Grower to maintain efficient and optimal flow for harvest, picking up product from the ranges and delivering to the warehouse for processing.
• Organize minor repairs with maintenance team at Foss, or coordinate with vendors for large repairs.
• Ability to install/replace pH/EC Monitor and Control units, replacements, solenoid replacements, flow sensor replacements, back flow check replacements

Teamwork

• Collaborate and motivate operations teams to achieve production targets and quality standards.

Resource Management

• Optimize the use of manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency and minimize production costs in coordination with the Master Grower.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Implement and oversee the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance production processes.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the production environment.

Communication

• Facilitate clear communication between production teams and cultivation department.

Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A college diploma, bachelor's degree, or trade certificate in a related field, such as horticulture, water treatment, landscaping, crop sciences, or pluming
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with an irrigation system (maintenance and repair)
• Ability to install pumps required
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, lift heavy equipment, and perform manual labour
• Strong communication skills to communicate with team and explain technical details

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