Field Operations Technician
Location
Visalia, CA | United States
Job description
About the Company
Plant level knowledge is vital to satisfying the food production needs for a projected forty percent increase in world population over the next thirty years. We support that goal by continuously and automatically assessing the health and performance of the world’s +$1T specialty crops, one plant at a time, with deep learning and imaging. Currently, Bloomfield is focused on wine, table, and juice grapes, as well as blueberries. Our portable Flash cameras and supporting platform capture, geo-locate and share the condition of each vine and bush, along with the various features of the plant. This information informs a variety of decisions and actions that growers take every day to increase the size, quality and consistency of yields, and doing so without increasing the resources used to produce those yields.
About the Role
The Field Ops Technician role is essential for servicing our customers in the central valley. In this role you will meet with growers, install and troubleshoot equipment, and train operators to use our Flash camera system. This role is largely independent (a truck will be provided) but will be supported by the Field Ops team in St. Helena, California, and coordinate with the larger Bloomfield team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (and around the world.)
This position will be based around Visalia, Fresno, or Tulare, CA.
Responsibilities
- Drive a motorized vehicle such as an ATV, UTV, etc. in the field in various scan patterns and on various terrains to execute scans
- Troubleshoot technical problems in various weather conditions
- Remove camera hard drives and upload data locally at vineyard, or from a colocation
- Conduct ground truthing which may include measuring shoots, counting/weighing clusters, counting/weighing berries, etc.
- Provide administrative support for the field operation staff and outside service providers
- Participate in customer communication and provide support
- Schedule necessary travel to customer vineyards; majority of travel is regional by car/truck
- Engage with the Bloomfield team and customers to inform/discuss in-the-field learnings
Qualification Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
- Viticultural experience, knowledge, and an understanding of vineyard operations
- A clean, valid driver's license
- Able to drive an ATV or learn the skills necessary to drive an ATV
- Understanding of technology
- Digital literacy including Google Office/Microsoft Office
- Interest in learning and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience a plus
- Must be a self-starter able to work independently in a remote capacity
- Strong verbal, written, tech-assisted, and interpersonal communication skills
- Spanish proficiency a major plus
- Proven time-management skills
- Available to work overtime as necessary
- Ability to travel to customers within all of California, potentially up to 25% of the time
- Quick learner/adapter (startup environment experience a plus)
Physical Requirements
- Navigate different vineyard terrains and environments in varying temperatures on foot and on ATV/UTV or other motorized vehicles
- Load and unload equipment from trucks, trailers, and ATV/UTV or other motorized vehicles, and mount Flash cameras to a variety of vehicles
- Lift and move up to 50lbs
- Work up to 8 hours a day and/or 5 days or longer a week at times during peak season
- Constantly be aware of your surroundings
Working Attire and Footwear
- Closed toe working boots/hiking shoes
- Work pants (no shorts) and long sleeves
- All weather clothing
Emergencies, Safety, and Agriculture Machinery
- First Aid Kit will be provided (must carry in vehicle at all times)
- Constant communication with colleagues to ensure a safe working environment
- Emergency exits and points of contact will be shared and updated as needed
- Be aware of agriculture machinery in use and other agriculture workers
- Check for pesticide applications before entering any vineyard
Wild Animals/Plants/Agricultural Hazards
- In order to maintain a safe working environment, basic knowledge of harmful plants is important (wild thorns, poison oak, etc)
- In order to maintain a safe working environment, basic knowledge of harmful animals is important (rattle snakes, mosquitoes, poisonous spiders, mountain lions, etc)
- In order to maintain a safe working environment, basic knowledge of harmful chemicals is important (farming chemicals and fertilizers, etc)
What we Offer
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including:
- $20-25 per hour
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental Leave
- Incentive stock options
- Training & development stipend
Bloomfield is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected classes.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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