Irrigation Manager - Sunti Golden Sugar Estates at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

THE PURPOSE

We are looking for an Irrigation Manager who will ensure that irrigation efforts meet efficiency, water conservation, and quality standards, and that tasks are completed on time and within the budget limit.

THE JOB

• Monitoring and executing the installation of Bulk Water conveyance system / Sub surface Drip irrigation system as per design and specifications in a sugar cane plantation.
• Follow up on work execution standards and provide periodic updates on the status of the project. If there is any divergence, the matter is instantly escalated to the next level.
• Carry out daily progress assessment and substantiate the requirement to complete the project in time.
• Preparation of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals for easy understanding and execution of operational and maintenance personnel
• Organize the skilled and unskilled manpower to operate the system as per design standard
• Follow up on the availability of spares for the maintenance of the irrigation system after installation.
• Monitoring the power consumption & water use efficiency and generating daily report progress for analysis.
• Coordinating with the Agric. Manager and irrigation staff to design budgets and strategies for preventative, planned, and emergency repairs, as well as irrigation system upgrades.

THE PERSON MUST

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent leadership and managerial abilities.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility skills.

QUALIFICATION

• 5 ‘O’ level credits including Mathematics and English in not more than 2 sitting
• First degree preferably in Engineering, Agriculture, or any related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of cognate experience in the Sugar industry
• Experience using the sub surface irrigation technique.