About the role

We are seeking an experienced Oil Palm Irrigation Manager to lead irrigation management operations across a large-scale oil palm plantation. This role is critical in optimizing irrigation efficiency, maintaining water systems, and supporting sustainable oil palm production in line with industry standards.
- Plan, design, and implement modern irrigation and drainage systems.
- Develop irrigation schedules based on weather, rainfall, and soil conditions.
- Manage water sources to ensure a reliable supply.
- Oversee maintenance of irrigation equipment, reservoirs, pipelines, canals, and drainage infrastructure.
- Carry out preventive maintenance, prevent waterlogging, and optimize field water supply and balance.
- Utilize water and soil moisture monitoring tools, as well as modern irrigation technologies.
- Supervise the irrigation team, contractors, and field employees.
- Prepare and manage budgets for irrigation operations and capital projects.
- Collaborate with the Agronomy and field teams to improve yield performance.




- Ensure compliance with sustainability and environmental standards.
- Be hands-on with irrigation systems.

Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Irrigation, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in oil palm plantation irrigation.
- Robust technical knowledge of irrigation systems, water resources, and drainage management.
- Proven experience in large-scale composting, vermicomposting, and soil amendment programs.
- Prior experience working in Senegal or African countries is an added advantage.

Skills
- Experience managing large-scale plantations of 5,000 hectares and above.
- Proven experience working in oil palm plantations, especially in SEA.
- Familiar with sustainability certificates and requirements.
- Highly adaptable to remote and multicultural work environments.
- Good communication skills (English or French)

📌 Irrigation Manager (Tiruchirappalli)
🏢 YSQ International
📍 Tiruchirappalli