• Job Description

  Req#: R149861

  Job Description:

  Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Plant Protection Engineer/Specialist to join our team!

  What You'll Be Doing:

  • Inspect agricultural materials and fertilizers for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality and safety.

  • Prepare pesticides disposal report.

  • To oversee operations & maintenance of plants vegetation activity of various agricultural establishment in different locations.

  • Supervision and inspection of plants/vegetation related to garden, park, and landscape area.

  • Identifying the problem of vegetation about pest attack, plant disease and fertilizer deficiency, other physiological and environment related.

  • Analyse the plant specimens for the fungal, bacterial and viral infection in addition to the nematodes and soil pathogens and insects in the soil that may affect the normal growth of the plants and recommend suitable soil insecticides, fungicides, nematicides and bactericides for control of these pathogens.

  • Provide practical solution to combat and solve the plant problem.

  • Evaluate the efficacy and suitability of new agro-chemicals and agro-organics to be introduced in agriculture activities.

  • Prepare weekly, and monthly reports on date palm pests, diseases attack e.g. palm stem borer, red palm weevil and remedial measures.

  • Inspect agricultural materials and fertilizers for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality and safety.

  • Prepare pesticides disposal report.

  • Prepare pheromone trap maintenance report for red palm weevil monitoring.

  • Coordinate with Client/PMC, the Contractor and related concerned authorities.

  • Liaise with all parties for site safety and quality of works.

  • Convene and chair regular site meetings about issues related to plant problems and remedial actions.

  • Ensure prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals.

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.

  • Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Senior Resident Engineer, and the Project Safety Representative.

  • Comply with safety, health and risk management requirements.

  • Check and measure the performed work and record and display progress vs. programmed work.

  What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Potential to perform in a lead capacity, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a familiarity of industry practices and regulations.

  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate engineering software for use on project.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities and impact of project execution. (High proficiency)

  
  What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany is a must

  • Master's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany is preferred.

  • 10+ years related field experience with at least 3 years related GCC experience especially in the UAE.

  • Must have relevant IT skills

  • Excellent command of English. Arabic language is preferred.

  • Must have relevant IT skills.

  • Valid UAE driving license.

  Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

  Not Applicable/None

  Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

• About the company

  Parsons Corporation is an American technology-focused defense, intelligence, security, and infrastructure engineering firm headquartered in Centreville, Virginia.

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