Irrigation Manager
Core
Oversee irrigation and fertigation operations for almond orchards to optimize crop performance and water efficiency.
Role type
Irrigation Manager (Horticulture)
Builds
Almond orchard production systems
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Irrigation system management, fertigation scheduling, water quality monitoring, pump and filter maintenance, mechanical aptitude, inventory planning
Preferred skills
Continuous improvement, stakeholder representation, safety compliance
Technologies
Irrigation infrastructure, fertigation systems, pumps, filters, valves
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operation of irrigation and fertigation systems, develop and implement irrigation schedules, monitor water quality and supply, oversee maintenance and repair of irrigation equipment, monitor system performance metrics, coordinate fertiliser application programs, plan inventory for critical parts and fertiliser
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on operational role