Irrigation Manager
Core
Planning, delivery, and performance management of irrigation and fertigation for a high-density olive grove.
Role type
Senior IC Irrigation Manager
Builds
Reliable irrigation infrastructure and optimized water-use efficiency for olive production
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture / Irrigation
Required skills
Irrigation management, fertigation, automated control systems, telemetry, team leadership, preventative maintenance, water allocation planning, contractor coordination
Preferred skills
High-density orchard experience, irrigation software proficiency, employee management
Technologies
Automated control systems, telemetry, irrigation software
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver daily, weekly and seasonal irrigation programs; optimize irrigation scheduling using soil moisture and weather data; oversee performance and reliability of pumps, filters, valves, pipelines, emitters and irrigation control systems; lead preventative maintenance, system checks and repairs; lead and coordinate the irrigation team; coordinate contractors and external service providers; maintain accurate irrigation, fertigation and water-use records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC