Composting Project Field Executive

Job highlights

• Knowledge of composting process or willingness to learn; 12th Pass/Diploma/Graduate with background in Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Biology or Waste Management preferred
• Visit and monitor composting sites; observe moisture, earthworm health, turning, aeration, decomposition, and waste segregation; guide labourers; maintain reports; identify and report problems; monitor compost maturity and harvesting

Position

Composting Project Field Executive / Site Supervisor

Job Purpose

The person will be responsible for visiting composting project sites regularly, monitoring the composting process, and ensuring that proper composting practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit composting project sites as per the required schedule.

• Observe and monitor:

• Moisture level of composting beds

• Earthworm health, activity and population

• Turning and aeration of beds

• Smell and other signs of improper composting

• Decomposition of organic waste

• Proper use and application of composting cultures

• Waste segregation and removal of plastic/non-compostable material

• Overall condition of composting beds

• Guide site labourers regarding proper composting practices.

• Check whether watering, turning, culture application and other activities are being carried out as instructed.

• Maintain site visit reports and photographs.

• Identify problems at the site and report them to the concerned person.

• Monitor compost maturity and harvesting activities.

Knowledge & Training Requirement

• The candidate should have knowledge of the composting process and preferably have experience in composting/vermicomposting.
• Candidates who do not have complete knowledge but have a genuine interest and willingness to learn the composting process may also be considered.
• The selected person will be trained in the practical aspects of composting under the guidance of Mr. Ambadas.
• The person should be willing to learn and understand the complete process, including moisture management, turning, aeration, earthworm management, culture application, decomposition, smell control and compost harvesting.
• After training, the person should be able to independently visit the project site, observe the process and identify basic problems.

Desired Qualifications

• 12th Pass / Diploma / Graduate.
• Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Biology or Waste Management background will be an advantage.
• Experience in composting, vermicomposting or waste management will be preferred.
• Freshers may be considered if they have the right attitude and are willing to learn.

Key Qualities

• Good observation skills
• Willingness to learn
• Responsible and disciplined
• Comfortable working at composting/waste-management sites
• Good communication with labourers
• Ability to identify and report problems
• Willingness to travel to different project sites

Important: The candidate should be interested in learning the composting process practically and should be capable of taking responsibility for site monitoring after training.