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Irrigation Technician job description
A ready advert for a Irrigation Technician job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for an irrigation technician to install, run and maintain drip, sprinkler and centre-pivot systems, getting the right amount of water to the plants and cutting waste.
Duties and responsibilities
- Install drip and sprinkler systems according to the layout drawings
- Run and adjust pumps, filters and fertigation units
- Draw up watering schedules to suit the crop, soil and season
- Inspect the systems and find and fix leaks and blockages
- Measure water pressure, flow and distribution uniformity
- Maintain centre-pivot systems, controllers and timers
- Monitor well water quality and the effect of salinity on the system and crop
- Train workers to run the system and log the work done and parts used
Working conditions
- Field work on farms and project sites in the heat
- Travel between farms and remote projects
Requirements
- An intermediate or higher diploma in agriculture or irrigation and drainage
- 3 to 6 years of experience in installing and maintaining irrigation systems
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Drip irrigation
- Sprinkler irrigation
- Centre-pivot irrigation
- Pumps and filters
- Fertigation
- Reading drawings
- Leak detection and repair
- Irrigation controllers
Preferred
- Experience on centre-pivot projects
- Knowledge of smart and remote-controlled irrigation
- A valid driving licence
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