Agricultural Engineer

gu-recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Transportation

Electricity

Water

Job summary

Gu-recruitment is seeking an Agricultural Engineering professional to oversee field teams in Muscat. A Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience in horticulture, landscaping, irrigation, and fruit tree care are required.

The role involves planning maintenance, supervising staff, designing irrigation networks, managing costs, and ensuring safe pesticide practices. A valid driving license and physical fitness are essential to operate in varied climates;

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, fruit tree care, and irrigation system design and maintenance.
• Ability to supervise field teams and prepare annual maintenance plans.
• Knowledge of pest diagnosis and safe pesticide practices.
• Cost-conscious procurement of seeds, fertilizers, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Lead workers and monitor productivity in outdoor settings.
• Plan and schedule fertilization, mowing, and preventive spraying.
• Design, operate, and maintain irrigation networks.

Skills

Landscaping

Irrigation design

Pest diagnosis

Pesticide management

Workforce supervision

Scheduling

Cost management

Driving license

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Technical Expertise

• Landscaping & Ornamental Plants – Proficiency in maintaining lawns, cut flowers, and shrubs.
• Fruit Trees – Experience in pruning, grafting, and regular fertilization, especially date palms and citrus trees.
• Irrigation Systems – Ability to design, operate, and maintain irrigation networks.

Health & Preventive Skills

• Pest Diagnosis – Ability to identify insect and fungal infestations and nutrient deficiencies.
• Pesticide Management – Knowledge of safe pesticide types and correct application methods.

Administrative & Field Skills

• Workforce Supervision – Ability to lead workers and monitor productivity.
• Scheduling – Prepare annual maintenance plans (fertilization, mowing, preventive spraying).
• Cost Management – Procure farm supplies (seeds, fertilizers) with optimal quality and cost.

Logistical Requirements

• Driving License – Must have a valid license for field mobility.
• Physical Fitness – Ability to work under various climatic conditions.

Additional Conditions

• Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, preferably in Horticulture.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of practical experience.

Benefits Accommodation, transportation, electricity, and water