Field/Agriculture/Mechanization Jobs

The technician agriculture mechanization is responsible for identifying opportunities for mechanisation of both small and large scale cocoa plantations as well as developing and seeking solutions to address these opportunities. These solutions should be scale appropriate and address the needs of cocoa producers. To achieve this the incumbent will implement field trials to test and improve potential solutions and develop mechanization protocols as required for the R&D program. He/she is also responsible for organizing the data from the machinery and equipment trials, and presenting the trial results to technical tracking reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and provide trial updates to management.
• Diagnose machinery operational problems and recommend corrective actions to maintenance team.
• Conduct field trials of any new machinery and equipment in cocoa orchards to ascertain its utility and propose improvements to improve efficacy and efficiency.
• Keep and maintain records regarding the field trial results of new equipment.
• Assist the team to establish goals, priorities and expectations in working with machinery in the farm.
• Participate in the engagement activities and technical meetings as required.
• Assist the maintenance technician to install and maintain machinery and any new equipment.
• Contribute to the creation of a safe environment in the field by observing and practicing the safety culture.
• Monitor and calibrate mechanised equipment and tools regularly.
• Complete any other duties as deemed appropriate by site management.
• Identify opportunities for mechanisation and develop or identify scale appropriate solutions

Context & Scope

The Technician Agriculture Mechanisation is an individual contributor and his/her source of work is the Mars Cocoa Research Station (MCRS) Pangkep. The incumbent identifies opportunities for mechanisation of cocoa production and creates solutions that improve quality and labour efficiency. This will involve establishing trials on mechanical equipment and ensuring that all data is properly collected, analyzed and reported. The Technician shall do his/her job according to all standard operating procedures and the Mars safety standards. This position works closely with the Agronomy scientists and Maintenance technician, and direct report to the Cocoa Research Manager Pangkep.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.