Technical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support on estate mechanization and digital agriculture, researching and evaluating :
• New harvesting methods and equipment to improve efficiency and reduce labor dependency.
• Drone and satellite analysis technologies for plantation mapping, health monitoring, yield prediction, and optimizing field operations.
• Advanced irrigation systems and water management technologies for optimal crop growth and resource conservation.
• Proactively research identify, and assess emerging technologies, machinery, and best practices in the global palm oil industry and identify emerging agricultural and palm oil mill technologies, equipment, and processes within China, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
• This includes advancements in mill automation, AI, IoT, energy efficiency, waste treatment, and oil extraction technologies.
• Regularly travel to China and Indonesia to source new suppliers and attend agriculture-related exhibitions.
• Additionally, travel to palm oil estates and mills in Indonesia, Malaysia, and other relevant regions as needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of on-site requirements and provide effective procurement and technical support.
• Support to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of adopting new ideas and technologies, conducting pilot projects and trials as necessary across both mill and estate operations.
• Support the full lifecycle of significant engineering and mechanization projects, including mill expansions, upgrades, new equipment installations, and estate-level technology deployments, from conceptualization and feasibility studies to commissioning and handover.
• Support to develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for both mill and estate initiatives.
• Provide strategic technical guidance and support to estate management on the implementation and maintenance of new mechanization and irrigation systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills