Agronomist

About the Role

Skyleaf Consultants is seeking a Junior Agronomist / CEA Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting day-to-day farm operations, crop monitoring, plant health management, and cultivation trials. The specialist will work closely with senior technical and farm operations teams, focusing on hydroponics, vertical farming, and greenhouse operations.

Role Context

This position is designed for a hands-on Agronomist, Plant Scientist, or CEA professional with 2-5 years of practical experience in crop cultivation. The role emphasizes execution, monitoring, experimentation, and supporting farm operations within technology-enabled agriculture, including hydroponics and vertical farming environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of hydroponic, vertical farming, and greenhouse facilities.
• Monitor crop growth, plant health, and overall crop performance.
• Assist in managing temperature, humidity, irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient levels.
• Maintain appropriate growing conditions for various crops.
• Identify early signs of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and plant stress.
• Support the implementation of pest and disease management practices.
• Maintain crop production records and collect farm data.
• Assist with crop trials, experiments, and new cultivation techniques.
• Support yield improvement initiatives and reduction of crop losses.
• Assist in developing and adhering to farm Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cultivation protocols.
• Coordinate with farm workers and technicians to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support harvesting, crop scheduling, and post-harvest activities.
• Conduct basic soil, water, and nutrient analysis as required.
• Prepare regular reports on crop health, production, and farm performance.
• Ensure compliance with farm safety, hygiene, and quality procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–8 years of relevant experience in Agritech, Hydroponics, Vertical Farming, Greenhouse Farming, Horticulture, or Plant Science.
• Practical, hands-on experience in crop cultivation and farm operations.
• Good understanding of plant growth, nutrition, and crop health.
• Exposure to controlled-environment farming is preferred.
• Experience with leafy greens, vine crops, herbs, fodder, or similar crops is desirable.

Required Skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with farm technicians and operational teams.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a farm, greenhouse, or controlled-environment setup, supporting a dynamic team focused on agricultural innovation.