Job description
Responsibility
Supervise daily irrigation schedules
• Monitor field operations for accuracy and timeliness. 100% adherence to daily irrigation plans
• Daily field visit reports. No missed or overlapping irrigation cycles
• Ensure the irrigation team perform their duties as expected.
• Ensure correct water application for each crop. Uniform water distribution observed across all blocks
• Records of irrigation hours per block
Weekly irrigation planning
• Prepare and communicate a weekly irrigation schedule based on crop needs, weather conditions, and water availability
• Proper communication of weeks plan early in the week
• 95% adherence to weekly plan
• No missed irrigation cycles
Training of irrigation and pump operators
• Train staff on irrigation techniques, pump operation, troubleshooting and safety
• Updated SOPs for irrigation and pump handling
• Operator performance evaluation reports
Oversee system repairs, drip installation and preventive maintenance
• Supervise all irrigation system repairs
• Organize scheduled maintenance of pumps, pipes, valves and filters
• Develop a maintenance checklist
Crop water requirement
• Ensure crops receive the right amount of water at each growth stage
• Monitor field conditions and adjust irrigation accordingly
• Work with agronomy team to align water and nutrient supply with crop goals
Fertigation management
• Plan fertigation schedules in collaboration with agronomy or crop nutrition team
• Oversee preparation and mixing of fertilizers for fertigation
• Monitor equipment to ensure proper flow rates and distribution
• Maintain records of fertilizer usage, timing and crop response
Location: Sunyani
Salary: Attractive
