Durian Plantation Agronomist - Field Trials Lead

KHK Plantation; Karak; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-D accommodation provided

Group insurance and hospitalizations

Medical treatment, vision, and dental

Yearly salary increments and bonuses

Additional leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel and meal allowances

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

KHK Plantation seeks an Assistant Manager, Agronomist to lead agronomic planning across the estate, drive field trials, and design robust fertilizer and agrochemical programs. The role includes monitoring soil health, irrigation, and pest conditions while translating research into practical field applications.

You will guide Junior Agronomists and estate teams, ensuring high crop performance, documentation, and compliance with SOPs and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field trials, including tree growth monitoring and treatment implementation.
• Develop and oversee end-to-end agrochemical and fertilizer programs, with planning and budgeting.
• Monitor crop performance, soil health, irrigation, and pests to ensure productivity.
• Supervise Junior Agronomists, tree inspectors, and field teams, ensuring proper application and follow-up actions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of agronomic activities and environmental indicators.
• Drive R&D initiatives, translating findings into field applications for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical advisory and training to estate management and staff, ensuring SOPs and sustainability.
• Support team management, resource planning, and reporting to management.

Skills

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, or related field

Job description

KHK Plantation seeks an Assistant Manager, Agronomist to lead agronomic planning across the estate, drive field trials, and design robust fertilizer and agrochemical programs. The role includes monitoring soil health, irrigation, and pest conditions while translating research into practical field applications.

You will guide Junior Agronomists and estate teams, ensuring high crop performance, documentation, and compliance with SOPs and sustainability standards.