Research Associate-Irrigation Technology and Automation
Job Summary
To provide water management and sensor technology assistance for ICBA's automated irrigation control and data acquisition system
Job Responsibilities
Support the operation of a SCADA irrigation system under supervision of senior ICBA scientist
Support the maintenance and improvement of existing SCADA infrastructure
Collect data routinely from dataloggers and databases as required for the monitoring of operation of the SCADA system based on pre-defined lists
Install, maintain and collect data from a variety of sensors to be used in groundwater, soil moisture and evaporation monitoring
Maintain an up-to-date overview of the software routines and algorithms that are used in the SCADA system and other automated data monitoring systems
Respond to requests on irrigation application (quantity and quality) from ICBA senior scientists
Collect data manually to support the automated data for verification of the monitoring system as identified by senior ICBA scientists
Respond positively to any other reasonable request related to ICBA farm management for support from ICBA senior scientists as agreed by direct supervisor
Advice direct supervisor immediately about any issues arising in operation, maintenance and data recording related to SCADA and other automated data collection systems
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
Bachelor degree in a related field
Good knowledge of written and spoken English
Knowledge of automation and sensor systems (hardware and software)
Ability to operate a CLEARSCADA driven operating system
Affinity with data management and database operation
Affinity with agricultural water management in arid and semi-arid areas
Ability to work independently
Desirable:
Knowledge of Arabic
Knowledge of Microsoft office
Applicants are kindly requested to send an updated cover letter and C.V combined in one PDF file along with two names as references to: Human ResourcesICBAP.O. Box 14660Dubai- UAEFax: +9714 3361149Email: hr@biosaline.org.ae
