Agronomist at Bridgemead Consulting

Job Summary

• The Assistant Agronomist supports the Divisional Manager in the day-to-day supervision and management of field operations within the oil palm plantation.
• The role focuses on monitoring field activities, labour performance, crop maintenance, harvesting, and ensuring adherence to agronomic best practices for optimum yield and sustainability

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Divisional Manager in planning, organizing, and monitoring all field activities within the assigned division.
• Supervise daily field operations including planting, weeding, pruning, fertilizer application, and harvesting.
• Ensure proper maintenance of oil palm stands in accordance with estate standards and agronomic practices.
• Monitor labour attendance, performance, and productivity to ensure efficiency in operations.
• Maintain accurate records of field operations, input usage, and harvested output.
• Conduct routine field inspections to identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies and report promptly.
• Assist in the coordination of machinery, tools, and logistics needed for daily operations.
• Enforce safety, health, and environmental standards among field workers.
• Support the implementation of sustainable agricultural and soil conservation practices.
• Prepare periodic progress and performance reports for management review.

Qualifications and Skills

• HND / B.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in oil palm plantation operations or agricultural field supervision.
• Good understanding of oil palm cultivation practices and plantation management.