Irrigation Systems Technician — Hybrid Role (Water Management)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Híbrido; USD 11.000 - 17.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Advanced irrigation tech

Training and development

Impactful role in agriculture

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Irrigation Systems Technician to join their agricultural team serving Upington, Northern Cape. This hybrid role covers on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems, plus off-site planning and analysis to optimize water delivery for crops.

The ideal candidate has a technical background in mechanical fitting or plumbing, proven experience in irrigation maintenance, and the ability to interpret drawings and operate diagnostic tools.

Qualificações

• Technical qualification in mechanical fitting or plumbing.
• Proven experience as an irrigation technician in agriculture.
• Strong understanding of water systems, pumps, and control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and repair techniques.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in field conditions.

Responsabilidades

• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, pivot).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with irrigation equipment and water delivery networks.
• Conduct regular inspections of irrigation infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Assist in design and planning of new irrigation layouts based on crop needs and terrain.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers for components.
• Provide technical guidance to farm staff on operation and basic maintenance.

Conhecimentos

Irrigation systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Diagnostic tools

Independent worker

Formação

Technical qualification in mechanical fitting or plumbing

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Irrigation Systems Technician to join their agricultural team serving Upington, Northern Cape. This hybrid role covers on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems, plus off-site planning and analysis to optimize water delivery for crops.

The ideal candidate has a technical background in mechanical fitting or plumbing, proven experience in irrigation maintenance, and the ability to interpret drawings and operate diagnostic tools.