Irrigation and Drainage Manager at Dangote

Job Summary

• Managing and supervising of the Irrigation section of the Cane Production. Department by proving periodical reports through Daily, weekly & Monthly in time. Ensure proper recording of data regarding the hourly release of water from Kiri dam to the fields as well as performance of pump station.

Key Duties and Responsibilities.

• Budget and Cost Control: Provide annual budget to his section, adherence of stipulated norms and execution of works without escalation of cost. Continual improvement of operational efficiency should be ensured.
• Irrigation Management: Scheduling of irrigation cycle based on the weather data, age of crop and soil condition, Ensure the water use efficiency and cane productivity including the Dry off schedule in consultation with farm Managers with due information to Head of Agric.  Having measurement devices in all the vantage points, enable us to have effective monitoring of inflow, irrigation& Drain
• Maintenance of Reservoirs & Canals: Maintenance/desilting/clearing of Canals and reservoirs, in order to ensure the free flow of water. Periodical maintenance calendar of irrigation/Drainage canals should be planned and executed in both off crop & crop season. Periodical maintenance of reservoir Gates, canal shutters and turnouts should be planned and executed to have leak free controlled irrigation.
• Pump House: Periodical Maintenance and operation of Pump house on cost effective manner. Based on the soil analysis and soil mapping, he has to design and execute the appropriate irrigation technique. Ascertaining the irrigation requirement and upgrading the available irrigation system. In co-ordination with Factory electrical/mechanical dept., ensure adequate spares to smooth operation of pumps and motors without any challenges. Maintain the periodical data through Hourly/daily/weekly/monthly power consumption, water discharge, operational time and break down time.
• Farm Roads: Periodical upgradation and maintenance of Farm roads, continual improvement of farm roads to ensure efficient operation of farming activities during Rainy period.
• Irrigation Tools: Upgrading the irrigation tools and techniques to ensure the effective irrigation. Ensure the availability of the needed tools and equipment to the team to enable them to discharge their duties effectively

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Civil or Irrigation Engineering or other equivalent courses
• Certification is an added advantage.
• 10-15 Years working experience in Irrigation and Survey related works in a large-scale estate. 

Skill and Competencies:

• Effective Communication skills
• People management skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Computer Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Openness
• Discretion