Agronomy Intern Job Oxnard area,California USA,Engineering

Internship Summary

The Agronomy internship performs a wide range of activities in a real-time production environment. The Intern is assigned mentors who provide active learning experiences and achievement objectives. Work is performed outside of classroom schedules unless the internship has been approved to occur during school hours.

Intern Contributions and

Key Responsibilities Objective 1:
Coordinate DU tests for Wholly Owned Ranches

Notify stakeholders - Irrigation lead, Ranch Manager, Agronomy Manager
Labor Planning - Request support as needed
Materials and equipment setup - request and organize ahead of time (flow meter, pressure gauges, catch cans, etc.)

Objective 2:
Lead in - field DU tests

Field Selection - choose a representative block while avoiding abnormal zones unless identifying a problem
Irrigation system review - Confirm system type such as drip, single double line, emitter spacing, flow rate, etc.) and gather system specs (filters, pump capacity, pressure regulators, etc.)
Field Layout & sampling design - ensure proper placement to conduct a valid DU
Scheduling time - Run the test under normal operating conditions

Objective 3:
Create ranch-level DU reports and deliver results with mentor support

Data collection and calculations - record, calculate and interpret
Diagnose issues - if DU is low, identify causes (pressure variation, plugging, design, etc.)
Reporting - summarize in a report, DU value, pressure profile, diagnosis observations
Recommended actions - with support of mentor(s), report DU actionable improvements to production as needed (flush lines, acid injections, adjust pressures, etc.)
Follow-up - re-test after corrective actions and track DU over time (seasonally)

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Willingness to learn and apply classroom knowledge in a real-time environment
Bilingual - English and Spanish preferred
Strong communication
Problem Solver
Interpersonal skills
Adaptability
Strong data analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Valid California Driver's License

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's
Degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Ag. Business, Agriculture Systems Management
No working experience required

Pay scale: $20-23.50

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