Senior Scientist, Geospatial Intelligent Unit

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SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO). We represent a significant portion of the global market share and operate across the palm oil value chain. We are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Business Unit : Research & Development

Your Mission

Support the Precision Agriculture Unit by assisting in geospatial mapping, data management, and technology-driven agricultural optimization. Key responsibilities include :

• Geospatial & Mapping Support : Assist in supervising staff in the creation of estate, field, and manuring boundary maps, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational needs.
• GNSS & Aerial Imaging Coordination : Address stakeholder requests for GNSS mapping and aerial imaging, overseeing planning, execution, and quality assurance.
• Training & Development : Contribute to capacity-building initiatives by supporting training programs to enhance the geospatial and data science competencies of colleagues and subordinates.
• Survey Team Coordination : Assist in managing survey teams, preparing work schedules, and ensuring efficient execution of tasks in accordance with best technical standards.
• Data Management & Analytics : Collect, clean, and maintain agricultural datasets, leveraging data science methodologies to develop smart farming solutions.
• Decision-Making Optimization : Utilize data-driven approaches to enhance crop health, resource efficiency, and precision-based decision-making processes in plantation management.
• SMART Platform Development & Maintenance : Support the enhancement and upkeep of SMART, the precision agriculture platform, ensuring seamless integration of geospatial intelligence, IoT, and AI-driven analytics for optimized plantation management.
• General Support : Provide assistance on other tasks or projects as assigned by superiors, ensuring seamless integration of geospatial and data-driven innovations into plantation operations.

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