Job Description

SENIOR ENGINEER: Agricultural | Mechanical | Civil - Northern Cape / Barkly West / Kimberley

Highly competitive package on offer!

Due to expansion within our Clients Company, a reputable International Agricultural firm, is currently in search of a qualified and experienced Senior Engineer (Agricultural / Mechanical / Civil) to join their dynamic leadership team.

Purpose of the role:

The technical division is responsible for the design, construction, optimisation, management and maintenance of all technical aspects.

You will be responsible for the construction and optimisation of new and existing equipment to create world-class performances as well as the management and maintenance of equipment and personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Maintain, repair and develop agricultural structures, equipment, and machinery to complete farming jobs such as harvesting, seeding, and spraying.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Develop agricultural equipment and machinery while creating drawings that outline the necessary components, manufacturing processes and building techniques.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Conduct research at farms and labs to develop ideas for safe, environmentally-friendly and efficient food production.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Keep up-to-date with industry news regarding technological advances.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Design and plan irrigation, drainage, water, and flood control systems.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Perform inspections and tests of their equipment designs to ensure they conform with all applicable safety regulations and standards.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Supervise the entire process of creating agricultural products, from production through to delivery.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Deliver technical reports and regularly inform stakeholders on farming practices.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Discuss agricultural engineering issues with your employers, coworkers and/or clients.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Discuss specific projects with other engineering professionals.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Construct and supervise agricultural infrastructures such as warehouses, farms or dams.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Do environmental impact assessments.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Develop strategies to conserve soils.

xc3xa2xe2x80x94xc2x8f Prepare and deliver research reports.

Agriculture: Processing, Agricultural equipment, Irrigation and Drainage

Civil: Earthmoving, Road maintenance, Pumping stations and Buildings

Mechanical: Tractors, Forklifts, Trucks, Harvesting and Packhouse equipment

Electrical: Power management, Eskom and Green power

Electronically: Packhouse and Harvesting equipment

Artificial Intelligence (AI): New technology

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Engineering Degree (Agricultural, Mechanical or Civil)
• 8-10 Years proven agricultural or related years of experience

To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers:

ExecutivePlacements.com