The Technical Agronomist will oversee all technical aspects of the
agronomic program for the company, including total responsibility for
the vision and implementation of the precision agriculture program and
the introduction of new software and services that improve profitability
and efficiency at the farm level. The Technical Agronomist will also
participate in routine agronomic work across a wide crop base in all
growing regions across North America.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Lead, plan, manage, and drive the precision agriculture activities
of the company in an effort to maximize the value and operational
excellence of the existing agricultural portfolio.
2. Collect
data by communicating with farmers, suppliers, and labs, and use GIS
systems to generate reports, recommendations, and electronic files used
in precision agriculture applications.
3. Analyze precision
agriculture performance data on a farm-by-farm basis, including
financial interpretations, and make recommendations concerning the
suitability of specific precision agriculture technologies for each crop
and production region.
4. Remain current on technological
advances in agriculture and work to introduce new technologies on the
farm including new equipment, software, services, and products that have
the potential to increase profitability and efficiency of farming
operations.
5. Develop and maintain a company-wide, web-based
record-keeping system for recording crop inputs, yields, and other
field data.
6. Develop computer-based systems that link
agricultural operations to other internal efforts (e.g., Food Safety,
Agricultural Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship) and departments
(e.g., Accounting, Legal, Corporate).
7. Assist the Senior
Agronomist in supporting the activities of all production regions
through planning, problem solving, and routine agronomic work.
8.
Support, educate, and train company representatives to ensure
successful adoption of new technologies, methods, services, and products
on the farm.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s
degree in Agronomy or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of
relevant precision agriculture experience required. Must have working
knowledge of soils, fertilizers, weeds, insects and plant pathogens of
agronomic importance. Preference will be given to candidates that have
expertise with corn, cotton, rice, and/or soybeans. Position requires
less than 50% travel.
Qualified candidates should send resumés to Mr. Waylin McCurley:
waylinm@bgi-group.com
