Agriculture Engineering & Maintenance
Agriculture Engineer
United Arab Emirates
Responsible for driving technology & innovation and transformation across fruit farms, ensuring quality of fruit and improving crop yield.
- Must have experience in Tropical & Citrus fruit farming
- Experienced in driving yield improvements and ensuring high product quality
- Proven track record of crop management and irrigation methods
Applies engineering technology and biological science to address agricultural challenges in power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and agricultural product processing.
Key Accountabilities:
- Design agricultural machinery components and equipment using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
- Test and evaluate agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Advise on water quality management and address issues related to pollution control and environmental impact.
- Deliver on-the-job training programs to equip farmers with techniques and knowledge that enhance agricultural productivity.
- Collaborate with consultants and engineering teams to review project plans and implement necessary design improvements.
- Plan and oversee the construction of irrigation and drainage systems for effective soil and water conservation.
- Design food processing plants and associated mechanical systems to support efficient and safe production processes.
- Prepare technical reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budget estimates for agricultural and engineering projects.
- Develop and design sensing, measuring, and recording instruments used in the study and monitoring of plant life.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support departmental objectives and operations.