Drip Irrigation Superintendent

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drip Irrigation Superintendent

Location: SSC P-Numan, Adamawa

Job Summary

• To oversee the entire irrigation system, ensuring efficient and effective water delivery to plants.
• To lead a team of Drip irrigation workers and collaborate with other agricultural professionals to optimize crop production and water usage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the system installation, operation and maintenance of the drip irrigation systems.
• Develop and implement irrigation schedules based on crop needs, weather conditions, water availability, ensuring water conservation and also conducting soil assessments.
• Oversee and train irrigation workers, providing training and guidance on best practices.
• Track water usage and maintain accurate records of irrigation activities and system maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to water usage and irrigation practices.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of drip irrigation equipment, including pumps, valves, filters etc.
• Collect and analyze irrigation data to assess system performance and make improvements.

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in any science related field
• Minimum of 1 year working experience
• Technical knowledge of operations and maintenance

Skill and Competencies

• Effective Communication skills
• People management skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Openness
• Discretion.