Agricultural Engineer
is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of a farm
on a daily basis. Tasks include:
- Preparing and implementing annual budget for the Farm;
- Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress versus budget plan;
- Keeping financial records up to date;
- Maintaining and monitoring the quality of yield;
- Understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans;
- Applying healthy and safety standards across the farm estate;
- Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity;
- Planning, coordinating and executing farm activities by work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees as per set priorities by management.
- Supervising and providing technical assistance to farm workers.
- Advising management on better and improved farming techniques and new innovations;
- Practical activities, e.g. driving tractors, operating machinery, spraying fields, etc;
- Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment;
- Overseeing the farm's equipments and tools and ensuring their best up keep;
- Procuring the required supplies such as fertilizers, pesticides and other items on time;
- Ensure all farm inputs: fertilizers, pesticides and other basic requirements are maintained in proper/standard storage;
- Prepare and submit regular reports to management on farm operations and activities;
- Any other duties assigned to you by management from time to time;
- Performing any other job related duties as assigned from time to time;
- Ability to adapt and succeed in a challenging environment.
Job
Details
Date Posted:
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2015-10-31
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Job Location:
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Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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Job Role:
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Engineering
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Company Industry:
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Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
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Monthly Salary:
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US $2,000
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Preferred
Candidate
Career Level:
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Entry Level
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Gender:
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Male
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Nationality:
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Egypt; Jordan; Morocco; Tunisia
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Degree:
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Bachelor's degree
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