Agronomist

Role
:
Senior Agronomist - hydroponics (Hot Climate/GCC)

Experience
: 10–15+ Years

Location
:
Sharjah, UAE

Lead and optimize large‑scale hydroponic greenhouse production in extreme hot climate conditions. The role requires deep, hands‑on experience in Saudi Arabia or similar GCC environments, with full ownership of yield, quality, and cost performance across all seasons, including peak summer.

• Lead agronomic strategy for hydroponic systems (DWC, NFT, grow bags / substrate).
• Plan and execute crop programs for leafy greens, herbs, and fruiting crops.
• Optimize nutrient recipes, EC/pH, root‑zone health, and water quality (RO, high TDS source water).
• Manage greenhouse climate in extreme heat: cooling pads, fogging, ventilation, shading, CO₂.
• Deliver stable summer production through heat‑stress mitigation and crop selection.
• Drive yield per m², uniformity, and shelf life for retail and HORECA markets.
• Implement IPM and disease‑prevention programs suited to desert climates.
• Establish SOPs for planting, pruning, harvesting, and post‑harvest handling.
• Lead, train, and manage agronomy and farm operations teams.
• Monitor crop and climate data; report performance and lead continuous improvement.

• 10–15+ years commercial hydroponics / greenhouse experience.
• Mandatory experience in Saudi Arabia or similar extreme hot‑climate regions.
• Proven track record in large commercial greenhouses (≥1 hectare).
• Strong expertise in nutrient management, climate control, and summer production.
• Hands‑on operator with strong commercial and problem‑solving mindset.

• Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field.