Field Scout – Rice Production & IPM

RiceTec, Inc.; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RiceTec, Inc. in Texas is seeking a field agronomy specialist to manage crop production across assigned areas, aiming to hit yield and quality targets.

You will focus on field crop agronomy, anticipate issues, and apply leading edge IPM practices to optimize cost, quality, and yield. You must comply with safety training, complete programs as directed, collect and enter data accurately, and use reports to plan field activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid rice production.
• Strong analytical skills.
• GPS/GIS applications experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage crop in assigned areas to achieve yield and quality targets.
• Follow safety requirements and complete all training as directed.
• Complete tasks on time per protocols (contracting, planting, mowing, GA, fungicides, harvest, data entry).
• Ensure data is collected and entered accurately; use reports for planning field activities.

Skills

Agronomy skills

GPS GIS

Data analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Tools

Data entry

Job description

RiceTec, Inc. in Texas is seeking a field agronomy specialist to manage crop production across assigned areas, aiming to hit yield and quality targets.

You will focus on field crop agronomy, anticipate issues, and apply leading edge IPM practices to optimize cost, quality, and yield. You must comply with safety training, complete programs as directed, collect and enter data accurately, and use reports to plan field activities.