AGRIntelligence Technician
Company: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Location: Biglerville
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
The AGRIntelligence (AI) Technician trains and assists the retail
location team in the implementation and use of precision
agriculture technologies including soil sampling, EC data
collection, yield monitoring technical assistance and other tasks
related to customer service of precision agriculture information
management services. This may also include farm data collection,
data analysis and data delivery responsibilities as assigned by the
Branch Manager.
Helena's trademarked "AGRIntelligence" business, often referred to
as "AI" internally, was developed by Helena over 20 years ago to
focus exclusively on creating new and innovative technologies to
analyze each specific field to help guide our growers critical
decisions and prevent potential problems in an effort to help make
them more successful year after year.
The employee's primary duty must be the performance of office or
non-manual work directly related to the management or general
business operations of Helena or Helena's customers. This also
includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with
respect to matters of significance.
What your day may look like
Researches and evaluates new GIS and other technologies.
Reviews and performs the necessary quality control on AI products
created for customers.
Delivers and communicates AI products and services to customers and
presents to the customer with the assistance of the sales team.
Assists the sales team with the positioning and selling of AI
products and services.
Communicates with the AI Information Specialist and AI Services
Manager to deliver AI products and services that meet company
standards.
Ensures that AI products and services meet the company standards
and requirements.
Communicates and interacts with the Branch Manager, sales team, AI
field support center and other AI team members regularly to meet
customer deadlines and expectations.
Provides technical training and support to the Helena team and
customers who are utilizing the AI services
Acts as the primary source of all AI field work such as soil
sampling, tissue sampling, Veris machine work, setting field
boundaries, etc.
Works as the liaison between the Branch and Division Agronomist in
all matters related to AI services.
Assists the branch in all service-related sales such as seed
treating and other services. This includes being heavily involved
and, in many cases, the primary person responsible in the treatment
of all seed that is treated by the branch team.
Performs and/or facilitates teaching activities on the use of
GPS-related field and office software.
Performs analysis based upon gathered field data to determine field
management strategies. Makes field and crop recommendations based
upon analysis.
Trains and assists location team with precision farming activities
including gathering soil samples using GIS technology and training
in the use of electrical conductivity equipment (i.e. Veris,
EM38).
Serves as the key contact for hardware and software issues
including providing troubleshooting assistance to the locations and
farmers for the operation of precision agriculture software and
hardware components.
Ensures that all data collected through the functions of the job
are safely and securely transferred to the central processing
center for timely processing.
Installs precision agriculture equipment such as VRT hardware,
yield monitors, computers and software at the locations, in the
farmers' fields, and in application equipment.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Reliable and regular attendance is expected.
Education and experience needed for this position
Other skills that will help you succeed
Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive
safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to
anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position may require the employee to
work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with
exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly
around moving equipment/mechanical parts, the employee may be
exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological
hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position
requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to
talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required
to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Who we are
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is one of the nation's foremost
agronomy solutions providers. We rank near the top nationally in
volume and sales for crop production products, fertilizer, custom
application, seed and precision agriculture, turf management,
industrial weed control, forestry, aquatics and more. As a
solutions provider, we help our customers make critical decisions
about soil variability, nutrient and water availability, seed
selection and pest management. We take pride in working with our
growers beyond the sale, helping them in every aspect of their
business.
Helena operates under several main business groups -- Helena
Products Group, AGRIntelligence, Helena Industries, LLC and
Diversified Applications, Inc.
Helena is a special place to be
At Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and
support each other at work and in their personal life. Our
family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that
allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel
comfort and compassion from their leader and team. Our family-like
culture is centered on our successful business model
-"People...Products...Knowledge." "People" being the first for good
reason. When our employees are treated right and feel cared for,
our customers thrive and our business grows.
Helena's commitment to diversity and inclusion
At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have
the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and
human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we
all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it
builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.
Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform job responsibilities.
Stay connected to Helena
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Helena is an equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, Ellicott City , AGRIntelligence Technician, Professions , Biglerville, Maryland
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