Precision Technology Specialist

Recruiter
Farmers Edge
Location
New South Wales Dubbo 2830
Posted
30 Jun 2017
Closes
01 Jul 2017
Job role
Accountant
For anyone who believes in the future of sustainable agriculture, Farmers Edge is the place to work. As a global leader in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, Farmers Edge is defining the future of agriculture through innovation. Combining hardware, software, precision agronomy and boots-on-the-ground support, Farmers Edge gives growers the data needed to optimize their farm management decisions and help them grow more precisely. Farmers Edge has received national recognition for our agricultural innovations and commitment to global sustainability. Join Farmers Edge today to advance your career and help us support more growers across the globe!



Precision Technology Specialist

Location: Dubbo, NSW, Australia and surrounding areas. Specific location negotiable.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Precision Technology Specialist is the key role responsible to ensure that Farmers Edge technology is in place and operational at our grower's farms by installing equipment and providing field support to our customers.

Duties may include the following:
  • Install Variable Rate equipment and software in the equipment cab on farm or remotely;
  • Act as a training specialist to grower's on farm to ensure equipment is operational;
  • Maintenance support on CanPlug (hardware), Farm Command (software) and weather stations;
  • Access and collect relevant data including yield maps, as applied maps, NERP data;
  • Process and analyze relevant on-farm data;
  • Maintain inventory log with accurate grower equipment records;
  • Provide excellent customer service to growers;
  • Answer grower inquiries on the tech support line and provide troubleshooting advice to growers as required;
  • Work with the operational team to jointly support grower relationships in the territory;
  • Day or overnight travel may be required.
Education and Experience
  • Previous experience with farm machinery, basic geographic information systems (GIS); GPS systems, variable rate technology, or mapping software;
  • Technologically inclined;
  • Strong customer service skills and problem solving abilities;
  • Education in Agriculture a preferred asset.
Compensation: Farmers Edge offers a very competitive compensation package. Salary dependent on qualifications and skill.

Precision, Ag, Technology, GIS, Variable Rate, Agriculture

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