ON-FIELD DATA ENTRY OPERATOR

Varaha; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading climate tech venture in Bengaluru seeks an On-Field Data Entry Operator to support data collection for biochar production plants. This field-oriented role involves regular plant visits, accurate data entry using a mobile application, and close collaboration with internal teams. Ideal candidates should have strong coordination, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to travel. A diploma or bachelor’s degree is required. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant climate action projects.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel regularly within and around Bangalore.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Prior experience in field operations or data collection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular, accurate, and timely data entry on the biochar dMRV application.
• Conduct frequent visits to biochar production plants around Bangalore.
• Act as a point of contact between field teams and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Data entry skills

Coordination and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

Mobile/web applications

Job description

Varaha is a leading climate tech venture focusing on nature-based solutions such as regenerative agriculture, ARR, and biochar projects that support smallholder land stewards at scale. In our second year of operation we are removing and avoiding more than 1 Million tons of CO2 and distributing the majority of the revenues to more than 100,000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Our in-house best in class MRV technology includes a bio-geo-chemical model for soil carbon, remote sensing and machine learning and uses soil samples for calibration. Backed by leading global investors, our founding and management team comes with a stellar track record of successfully scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards at leading agri- and tech business.

Job Description

Position: On-Field Data Entry Operator

About the role: We are looking for a field-oriented professional to support data collection and on-ground operations for multiple biochar production plants around the Bangalore region. The role involves regular plant visits, accurate data entry on the biochar dMRV application, and close coordination with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular, accurate, and timely data entry on the biochar dMRV application
• Conduct frequent visits to biochar production plants around Bangalore to collect required operational data
• Take ownership of resolving on-ground operational challenges related to data collection and reporting
• Coordinate closely with the tech team to report, track, and resolve any application or data-related issues
• Act as a point of contact between field teams and internal stakeholders
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with defined processes
• Support continuous improvement of field operations and reporting workflows

Qualifications

Experience:

• Willingness to travel regularly within and around Bangalore
• Basic understanding of data entry, mobile/web applications
• Strong coordination and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
• Attention to detail and accountability for assigned tasks
• Prior experience in field operations, data collection, or rural/industrial projects is a plus

Preferred Background

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Experience working with industrial plants, field surveys, or operations roles is advantageous

Additional Information

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Varaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

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