Agronomist

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

Experience: 1015+ Years

Location: Sharjah, UAE

About the role:

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.

Responsibilities:

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, CO.

Deliver stable summer production through heat-stress mitigation and crop selection.

Drive yield per m, 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.

Requirements:

1015+ 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.

Education:

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