Irrigation technician – Agrico Patensie

Job description

Agrico Patensie is looking for a dynamic irrigation technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems and components.

  • Installation: Proficiently wiring and setting up new irrigation systems to ensure they function optimally.
  • Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting on existing systems to identify and rectify electrical faults, ensuring uninterrupted irrigation operations.
  • Documentation: Accurately maintaining records of your working hours and kilometres travelled for reporting and processing purposes.

Some skills we are looking for:

  • Installation of VSDs, Star Delta Starter and other switchgear, as well as troubleshooting on existing installations
  • Wiring and construction of new irrigation systems as well as troubleshooting on existing systems
  • Providing technical support to clients using Agrico Web Control, our remote control irrigation software
  • Assembly, installation and troubleshooting of hydraulic valves
  • Project management

Job requirements

  • General knowledge of irrigation systems.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of irrigation automation, fertigation & cloud based  systems.
  • Knowledge of pumps, filters, borehole pumps, variable frequency drives, switchgear as well as a good electrical background.
  • Experience in HDPE Butwelding and Electrofusion work.
  • Minimum of a Grade 12 Diploma with code 8 EB Drivers Licence.
  • Willing to work overtime and weekends.

Apply for this position

jaco.vanniekerk@agrico.co.za
1209302083157986
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