SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Taking of soil sample tubes on a GPS-based grid with the Geoprobe mechanical augers. Taking of chemical samples on a GPS-based grid. Assisting with the maintenance of the SGS NviroCrop field equipment and offices. 

• To contact client as soon as work has been scheduled. 
• To obtain the original signed order form from the client on the farm. 
• To make sure that all work that was scheduled is done 
• Making sure that the farm lands that sample tubes are taken on, agrees with what the client has requested 
• To make sure that all samples tubes are taken within the necessary GPS-boundaries.  
• Taking into account the type of soil making sure that tubes are drilled to the correct depth 
• Making sure that all tubes are delivered to Potch site as soon as the work is done and that the relevant shp-files and information are sent to the admin department. 
• Making sure that all equipment is checked and in working order 
• Making sure that all Health and Safety rules are adhered to when working with the mechanical augers 
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system. 
• Taking of soil samples for chemical analysis from time to time within the required specifications 
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager. 

Education

• Grade 12 with at least 5 years’ experience in field operations of precision farming

Experience

• Working with Geoprobe mechanical auger. 
• Must have technical product knowledge on precision software and – equipment. 
• Must have a general knowledge of different soil types to be able to determine the depth to drill on different soil types. 
• Experience on driving with Toyota Land Cruiser towing a Geoprobe drill on a trailer 
• Client liaison and good communication skill. 

• Attention to detail 
• To operate pro actively
• Good interpersonal skills towards colleagues, customers and suppliers.