Plant Grow Harvest · 2 months ago
Irrigation & Infrastructure Specialist
Willcox, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yr
7+ years expPlant Grow Harvest is a vertically integrated specialty potato company operating across Arizona and California, dedicated to producing high-quality potatoes through precision farming. They are seeking an Irrigation & Infrastructure Specialist to manage and optimize irrigation systems, ensuring reliable water delivery and infrastructure maintenance across their farming operations.
AgricultureFarmingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Oversee daily inspection and preventive maintenance of center-pivot and solid-set systems
Troubleshoot and repair issues with pumps, gearboxes, motors, electrical panels, and control systems
Proactively manage well health - monitor pressures, flow rates, sand content, and electrical loads
Implement maintenance logs and protocols to reduce downtime and avoid catastrophic failures
Coordinate third-party service providers for well, pump, or electrical work as needed
Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers on crop-specific irrigation strategies
Execute irrigation schedules developed by the agronomy team
Monitor irrigation performance and adjust timing, flow, and duration to maximize crop health and yield
Track irrigation water use efficiency and support sustainability initiatives
Support general maintenance of tractors, sprayers, and other farm machinery during non-irrigation periods
Maintain spare-parts inventory and recommend capital improvements to irrigation systems
Train seasonal irrigation staff or operators on standard operating procedures and maintenance basics
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in irrigation management or farm infrastructure maintenance, preferably with both center-pivot and solid-set systems
Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to maintain and repair irrigation and well systems
Working knowledge of crop irrigation principles and agronomic impacts of water management
Ability to diagnose and prevent common well and pump failures (e.g., sand ingestion, overcycling, bowl wear)
Comfortable working independently across multiple sites and climates
Excellent recordkeeping and organizational skills
Preferred
CDL or farm-equipment operation experience a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Benefits
10 days of PTO
9 company paid holidays
Company
Plant Grow Harvest
Plant Grow Harvest is an end-to-end supply chain services company for the specialty potato industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$4.5MKey Investors
Cleveland Avenue
2020-02-24Convertible Note· $4.5M
Leadership Team
David Zaitz
Chief Executive Officer
David Skea
Chief Financial Officer
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