Climate Systems Specialist

Bright Farms • Irvington, NY

63d

About The Position

At BrightFarms, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don't just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world. BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of five high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms.â From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it's better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South. The Climate Systems Specialist will be responsible for maintaining optimal greenhouse growing environments using data driven techniques. They will implement and monitor environmental strategies to improve consistency in crop yields and quality across BrightFarms' greenhouses.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Horticulture, Floriculture, Biology, or related field
• 2+ years working with greenhouse environmental control systems, such as Hoogendoorn and Priva
• Experience implementing data-driven growing strategies
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Detail oriented and data driven
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Willingness to travel regularly
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI

Nice To Haves

• Data analytics
• Experience in vegetable crops

Responsibilities

• Work closely with growers to outline climate issues in each greenhouse
• Optimize strategies for all environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, CO2, and light
• Monitor greenhouse climates and develop reporting methods
• Conduct regular audits of climate systems
• Identify areas for improvement in energy and CO2 usage and execute sustainability strategies
• Work closely with controls engineers to address control systems issues
• Implement new climate control technologies and programs
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define climate program standards and objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Crop Production
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees