Regional Data Collection - Golf & Sports Turf

About the Job

Ecorobotix Inc. creates innovative robotic solutions that reduce the negative ecological impact of modern agriculture. We have developed an AI-based ultra-high precision spot spraying technology that drastically reduces the amount of chemicals used in crop fields while keeping costs competitive. The technology is currently deployed on our tractor-towed ARA machine. By joining our talented and dynamic team, you will contribute to a more sustainable, environment-friendly agriculture in an innovative scale-up at the cutting edge of technology. We are a revolutionary organization with a great work environment that supports creativity through self-motivation.

General Objective of the Role

Support the development of Ecorobotix’s turf-care system through collection of high-quality turf imagery and environmental data to support AI model training and validation. The Regional Turf Data Technician is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with golf courses, sod farms, sports fields to assess whether their facilities have the type of data that we need to photograph and obtain any permits needed to collect those photographs. The Regional Turf Data Technician will need to produce high quality and variety of images of desired turfgrass species and document pests based on business needs. This individual will work outdoors to ensure regular monitoring of turfgrass and associated pests within their geographical area.

Reporting Lines & Interactions

Reports Turf Data Team Manager, Turf Division. This role will collaborate with the AI and Crop Vision team as well as Turf Data Quality teams to ensure they are achieving data quantity and quality goals. The Regional Turf Data Technician will also collaborate with other members of the pre- and after-sales teams of Ecorobotix Inc. as required to scout for data collection locations. Externally, interaction with dealers, superintendents, turf farm managers, and athletic facility managers on turf facilities or at regional association meetings and trade shows is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Become data project specialist for your assigned region
• Collect turfgrass imagery according to defined protocols
• Operate and maintain camera and field data systems
• Work with sales team to collect data at turf facilities in assigned region
• Assist with analysis of future turfgrass model data collection and methods to improve data collection work flow
• Up to 70% required travel within given territory with occasional travel outside of territory based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in managing turfgrass field research data collection.
• Familiarity with turf management, turf weeds or agricultural imaging.
• Bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science, agronomy or horticulture
• Two or more years of experience in turfgrass management (e.g. golf course, lawn care, sports field, sod farm management)
• Have a strong knowledge or interest in turfgrass management and pest management
• Knowledge of IT tools (tablets with internal software, smartphones) to manage communications and necessary data.
• 2+ years of experience interacting with turfgrass managers
• Must have a clean driving record

Experience/Skills

• Technical proficiency with sensors and data tools.
• Ability to travel up to 70% and work outdoors in varying conditions in their region.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of turfgrass management techniques (knowledge of weeds, diseases, weed control methods, machinery and work on turfgrass managers in general)
• High degree of independence, reliability and initiative.
• Strong team spirit with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and structured approach to work with the ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Dedicated person with systematic, goal-oriented working methods
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with clear and consistent communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Interest in precision turfgrass management and innovation in the golf and turf industry.