Agronomist, Technology Transfer & Advisory Services

Sime Darby Plantation Berhad; Sabah; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable palm oil production seeks an Agronomist to support agronomic research and manage team objectives. The role involves field training, technical advisory, and improving agricultural practices across estates. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have prior experience in oil palm agronomy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of R&D experience in oil palm agronomy.
• Bachelor or Master degree in relevant fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff within the agronomy team and monitor objectives.
• Conduct agronomic research to improve practices.
• Provide guidance on nursery and coordinate fertilizer recommendations.

Skills

Team Management

Agronomic Research

Fertilizer Management

Training Delivery

Technical Advisory

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture

Job description

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Agronomist, Technology Transfer & Advisory Services

Apply locations Sabah, Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR2156

We value our people and encourage everyone to grow professionally. If you think this opportunity is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description:

• To assist in managing staff within the OP Agronomy team, setting and monitoring team objectives including identifying training requirements and performance management.

• To assist in managing the agronomic research and trials to improve agronomic and agricultural practices in the estate.

• Provide guidance and inspection on nursery related matters.

• Coordinate, monitor and plan fertilizer recommendation programme for oil palm and other crops for SD Guthrie Berhad Group of Estates.

• To provide training on various agronomic aspects for executive and non-executive staff of estates.

• Provide technical advices to estates’s management, regional support team and HQ.

• Carry out feasibility study for new agricultural development & soil survey on both new and existing estates.

Education / Professional Qualification

• Bachelor degree or Master degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Plantations or equivalent

Professional Experience

• 2 years of working experience in Research and Development mainly in oil palm agronomy and advisory services.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder.

With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide.

We operate 234 plantation estates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, supported by 11 refineries globally with a total refining capacity of 4 million metric tonnes per year. Our downstream businesses engage in trading, manufacturing, and sales of a diverse range of palm oil derivatives, including oleochemicals, biodiesel, and nutraceuticals. We are equipped with 5 R&D Centres, 3 Innovation Centres, and 1 Genetic Testing Facility to support our R&D efforts spearheaded by lab scientists, data engineers, and tech innovators. Our focus is on next-gen robotics and tech-driven solutions for the palm oil and agri-business sector, alongside renewable energy initiatives.

We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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