Irrigation Engineer

Closing Date 2024/02/18

Reference Number RCL230911-2

Company RCL Foods

Location – Province Mpumalanga

Location – Country South Africa

 

Job Description

RCL Foods is presently looking for an irrigation engineer to join our sugar business unit. The position will be based in Malelane (Mpumalanga) and report to the engineering manager.

In terms of the supply of irrigation water from pump stations, the conveyance of irrigation water through pipelines,and the storage in balancing and storage dams, and the efficient application of irrigation water through infield irrigation systems, RCL Foods entrusts the irrigation engineer with enhancing the irrigation performance and water application efficiencies of our irrigation systems. The engineer will investigate, evaluate, and recommend workable and cost-effective advancement strategies and plans to achieve optimal production levels at minimum operational cost

The Minimum Requirements

  • In any of the subsequent fields, an engineering degree with ten years of operational experience, a bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma with fifteen years of operational experience Engineers with expertise in water and irrigation management, engineering contracts, project management, financial management, strategic management, and stakeholder management are those in the civil, agricultural, or mechanical fields.
  • The Ability to operate in a matrix structure and To be regarded for appointment, a aplicant must be a South African citizen and hold a valid driver’s license

Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the hydraulic and cost performance of irrigation systems and Evaluate pump performance by measuring flow rates and pressures to make sure pumps function efficiently.
  • A hands-on approach for root cause analysis on pumps, pumping systems and irrigation systems, as well as recommending sustainable solutions and Assess the condition of pump stations and irrigation systems and recommend improvements.
  • Research and drive adoption of new technologies in irrigation, including automation and energy management and The work typically requires a 70:30 time ratio between irrigation assessments on the farms and administrative work and a Written and verbal reporting to senior management on the function and continuous improvement.

 

HOW TO APPLY 

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