Assistant Irrigation Manager at Golden Sugar Company, Sunti – Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Job Title: Assistant Irrigation Manager

Activities

• System Installation: Plan and oversee the installation of irrigation systems to ensure they are completed within the set deadlines.  
• Scheduling: Assist in developing irrigation schedules based on field requirements, harvesting schedules, and environmental factors.  
• System Setup: Supervise and assist with the installation of centre pivots, pump sets, pipelines, and fittings.  
• Construction Supervision: Oversee civil works related to pump station construction, canal building, and culvert installation.  
• System Upkeep: Supervise maintenance activities on pump sets, centre pivots, sprinkler systems, and pipelines.  
• Field Scheduling: Assist in scheduling irrigation for fields, considering harvesting schedules, evaporation statistics, and soil water holding capacities.  
• Skills Development: Provide training on irrigation scheduling, efficiency, and maintenance of irrigation structures. 

Candidate Profile

• A degree in Agricultural Engineering, or a minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation installation. 
• Added advantage: Experience working in remote regions in developing projects 
• 2 Year cognate experience. 
• Have knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices.   
• Be familiar with precision irrigation technologies (eg drip irrigation, precision sprinkles etc)  
• Understand crop physiology and water requirements.  
• Be familiar with irrigation design and management.   
• Have good communication and collaboration skills.   

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” it is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website:https://fmnplc.e-recruiter.ng/