[Hiring] Agriculture Engineer Dubai UAE

Position: Agriculture Engineer

Date posted: 2024-03-17

Industry: other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 3 to 5 year

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: AED 5000 to 10000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:

Agriculture Engineer required

Role Overview:

The purpose of this role is to manage and oversee the green houses, plantations and landscaping of palaces and villas of a high-profile client the UAE. Supervising a team of 40 ensuring efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Landscape management, this includes:
• Selecting and planting appropriate plants, trees, and flowers considering the local climate and aesthetic preferences.
• Implementing sustainable landscaping practices to conserve water & resources.
• Implement an inhouse nursery to ensure sustainability and cost effectiveness.
• Supervising the work of gardeners, and other staff involved in maintaining the grounds.
• Ensuring the overall aesthetic appeal and functionality of the outdoor spaces.

Pest control, this includes:

• Develop and implement comprehensive pest control process.
• Identifying & monitoring potential pest problems.
• Implementing safe and effective pest control methods, prioritizing eco-friendly solutions.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of pest control measures & making adjustments as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices for pest control.

Greenhouse cultivation, this includes:

• Supervising the work of greenhouse staff and ensuring efficient operations.
• Manage the operation of the greenhouses (for internal consumption), ensuring optimal growing conditions for a variety of crops and plants.
• Selecting suitable crops and varieties based on climate, space availability, and desired yield.
• Implementing best practices for greenhouse management, including temperature control, irrigation, fertilization, and pollination.

Monitoring plant health and taking corrective actions to address any problems.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of about 40 agriculture workers.
• Staying uptodate with the latest advancements in agricultural technology & sustainable practices.
• Conducting research and implementing innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of landscape management, pest control, and greenhouse cultivation.
• Preparing and maintaining budget, records and frequent reports related to all aspects of the role.
• Collaborating effectively with other staff members, such as security personnel, palaces management and maintenance to ensure the smooth operation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape management, pest control, and/or greenhouse cultivation.
• English & Arabic speaker is a must.
• Experience of working in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible to work from various location in the UAE.
• Adaptable to meet the requirements of high-profile client.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good knowledge of procurement practices and setting budget including Opex & Capex.

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