Technical Manager - Farms at Greenlands Agroproducers Ltd

Main responsibilities

• Developing programmes that ensure effective and efficient utilization of farm plants, machinery and equipments
• Evaluating and making recommendations on optimum use of farms plants and machinery.
• Ensuring that farms plants and machinery are in good working conditions at all times.
• Design, installation and maintenance of irrigations systems incorporating overhead and Drip irrigation. In-charge of all the repairs and maintenance of plants, machinery and equipments
• Developing and implementing innovative mechanization techniques with a view to increasing efficiency and minimize costs of farm operations.
• Ensuring that farms' health and safety policies are adhered to by plant and machinery operators.
• Liaise with Procurement Manager in preparation of new plant and machinery specifications
• Conduct necessary tests on new plants, machinery and equipments.

Qualifications and experience

• Aged between 35-45 years
• Bachelor of Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university
• Must have at least 7 years hands-on experience in Agricultural Engineering works in a busy agricultural environment. Those who have experience in horticulture farms will have an added advantage.
• Must have adequate knowledge of Agricultural equipments', plants and standby generators
• Must possess adequate mechanical and engineering analytical skills
• Must have good communication and report writing skills
• Those with HND in Mechanical Engineering in addition to the above mentioned competencies will also be considered.