Digital Agriculture Specialist

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company seeks a Digital Agriculture Specialist to support the implementation of data-centric products improving profitability for stakeholder organizations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, and will engage in on-field activities in the Treasure Valley region.

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience and/or training required.
• Preferred degree in agronomy or ag business.
• Strong agronomic experience and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Install/maintain precision agriculture sensors.
• Advise stakeholders on data quality best practices.
• Support data collection efforts via various systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Job description

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Digital Agriculture Specialist will work under the supervision of the Senior Digital Ag Specialist to support the implementation of strategic data-centric and technology-based products and services that will improve the overall profitability and competitiveness of stakeholder organizations including Simplot L&L, Global Food, Global Agriculture, and Simplot Plant Sciences.

To be considered, candidates must be local and/or willing to work in Treasure Valley (Southwestern Idaho) region. This role will require travel up to 50% throughout the field sites within the Treasure Valley region.

Key Responsibilities

• Install/maintain/service various precision agriculture sensors including soil moisture sensors, crop yield monitors, and other on-farm telemetry systems.
• Advise on-farm and business stakeholders on best practices to support data quality efforts.
• Support various data collection efforts via a variety of systems including John Deere Operations Center, PTx Trimble Ag Software, etc.
• Perform testing of internal web applications designed to deliver data visualizations and A.I. digital products to non-technical stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between on-farm/business stakeholders and software engineers/data scientists to support the development of next-generation digital agriculture products.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

1+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

Other Information

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a 4-year college or university, preferred in agronomy or ag business. (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role). Must have strong agronomic experience and computer skills. Excellent problem solving and time management skills to ensure stakeholders and other staff have the foundation needed to provide solutions to the customer. Ability to effectively build rapport, communicate with, and work cohesively with employees at all levels of the business.

Job Requisition ID:22688

Travel Required:Up to 50%

Location(s):Remote - USA, SPS Irving St Building A R&D - Boise

Country:United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **