Agricultural Engineer

WHO ARE WE : Instituted on August 16, 2016 Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel Limited mandated with the responsibility of executing CSR for Tata Steel. A Section 8 company, TSF is rapidly growing multilocational organization spread across Odisha, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Bengal, Punjab and Delhi-NCR with over 1600+ people and presence in over 16 units. With a vision to create an enlightened and equitable society, we are committed towards playing a larger role in India’s sustainable development by embedding wider economic, social and environmental objectives through its programmes.

Location of Posting : Jharkhand / Odisha

Employment Type : Contractual

Purpose of the Role : Apply knowledge of engineering technology and agriculture science towards resolving problems and issues concerned with water, land & farm sectors that enhances soil health and promotes sustainable farming practices.

Key Deliverables :

• Conduct site surveys to identify potential sites for watershed development projects.
• Design and cost estimation of soil and water conservation measures.
• Formulation, planning, implementation and monitoring of watershed and climate proofing projects.
• Develop detailed project plans in consultation with local communities and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating with government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations to obtain necessary approvals and permissions for project implementation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to local communities and project partners in areas such as soil conservation, water management and crop cultivation.
• Supervising the construction of various structures required for watershed development, such as check dams, farm ponds and contour trenches.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of the project and making necessary adjustments to ensure project objectives are met.
• Collect and analyse data related to the project, such as soil and water quality, vegetation cover and crop yields.
• Prepare and maintain project MIS to track progress and for further review by management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards during project implementation.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the project and its objectives to the local community and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualification : A full-time B.Tech / M.Tech degree in Agriculture / Civil Engineering from a reputed Institute.

Work Experience : 3-8 Years of relevant experience

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