Agricultural Engineer

The Agricultural Engineer is responsible for supporting and leading field operations related to pest control, public health management, and agricultural site activities. The role involves coordinating with technical teams, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure effective execution of projects, compliance with safety and quality standards, and efficient use of resources. The position combines technical oversight with operational leadership to ensure smooth day to day site and service operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical and operational guidance on site for pest control, public health, and agricultural activities.
• Effective control of field operations
• Reduction of errors and rework
• Conduct site assessments, inspections, and surveys to ensure accuracy of plans, treatments, and operational activities.
• Adherence to operational plans and site requirements
• Ensure that all materials, chemicals, equipment, and work performed comply with approved specifications, safety standards, and regulations.
• Compliance with specifications and safety standards
• Oversee the selection, requisition, and coordination of materials and equipment to ensure timely availability for operations.
• Timely availability of materials and equipment
• Manage and interpret technical documents, procedures, and client requirements to ensure proper execution of services and projects.
• Adherence to technical and client requirements
• Liaise with consultants, supervisors, subcontractors, and internal teams; attend coordination meetings and provide progress updates.
• Quality of coordination
• Stakeholder satisfaction and compliance
• Supervise and monitor site teams and field staff to ensure effective daily operations and proper resource utilization.
• Efficient use of manpower and resources
• Organize field operations, schedules, and site activities to meet agreed deadlines and service levels.
• Timely completion of assigned tasks
• Oversee quality control to ensure all activities (pest control, public health, or agricultural operations) are executed according to standards.
• Quality compliance
• Actual performance vs. specifications
• Prepare operational and technical reports and resolve any technical or operational issues that arise.
• Timely and accurate submission of daily, weekly, and monthly reports

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.

1-3 years of experience in pest control, public health operations, agriculture, or a related operational field.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Job Specific Skills

• Strong background in pest control, public health, or related agricultural operations
• Knowledge of site operations, safety standards, and quality control procedures
• Ability to lead and coordinate field operations

Generic Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Good organizational and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage day to day operations