Irrigation Manager
Core
Manage irrigation, fertigation, and crop nutrition for large-scale citrus orchards to optimize yield and fruit quality.
Role type
Senior IC irrigation manager (horticulture)
Builds
Drip-irrigated citrus orchards for juicing and export
Domain
Agriculture / Citrus farming / Irrigation engineering
Required skills
Irrigation system design and maintenance, fertigation management, citrus agronomy, orchard canopy management, water budgeting, tractor operations, workshop skills, safety compliance, budget management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Microsoft Office proficiency, research skills, problem-solving, growth mindset
Technologies
Drip irrigation systems, fertigation systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and implement water budgets and irrigation schedules based on soil and climate conditions; oversee irrigation schedules, fertilization, and new orchard developments; inspect sites to monitor water usage and plant health; identify repairs and recommend enhancements to reduce water waste; provide direction to farm managers and irrigators on system use and maintenance; manage citrus crop nutrition for maximum fruit production.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC