employment & Internship opportunities:
For more details about career opportunities with Centrol, send your inquires to frontdesk@centrol.com
Scout
Responsibilities: Monitor fields & compile information, including crop condition & pest levels. Complete reports, accurately summarizing the above information. Maintain company equipment & vehicles. Take soil samples, file reports & other duties as needed.
Qualifications: Self motivated individuals with good observation & communication skills are desired. Must be 18 years or older. Farm background &/or courses in related subjects (crop production, weed science, entomology, plant pathology, etc.) can be helpful, but not necessary. Sincere interest & the ability to learn are essential.
Employment period: From spring semester end (mid May) through August or September.
Benefits to Students: This position offers hands-on experience of practical pest management over a wide variety of farming situations. The typical intern will learn first hand about identification & management strategies of weeds, insects, diseases & plant nutrition. Past interns have found that this experience lays a solid foundation for class work & for future employment.
soil sampling technician
Responsibilities: Organize & learn different soil sampling techniques, including GPS guided sampling. Collect soil samples for fertility analysis. Properly label & organize samples. Operate & maintain company equipment & vehicles issued to you.
Qualifications: Self-motivated individuals with computer & organizational skills. Good work ethic & ability to work on your own. Must be 18 years or older. Farm background &/or related skills can be helpful, but not necessary. Sincere interest & the ability to learn are essential.
Employment period: From spring semester end (mid May) through June 30th. July work is sometimes available.
Benefits to Students: This position offers hands-on experience collecting samples for fertility analysis. Employees will learn proper sampling techniques & how to operate GPS equipment. Employees will experience independent working skills, mapping skills & basic equipment maintenance.
consultant trainee
Responsibilities: Provide technical agronomic services to farmers for the purpose of increasing their profitability. These include: soil sampling, fertility recommendations, crop planning, crop monitoring, pest management recommendations, computerized record keeping, & maintain company vehicles & equipment.
Education required: B.S. in plant sciences such as agronomy, soils, entomology or plant pathology preferred, but other related majors or experiences will be considered.
Other qualifications: Self motivated individuals with clear & consistent observation, communication & decision-making skills are desired. Sincere interest & the ability to learn are essential.
ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN
Responsibilities:
- Assist Engineering team with in-field & on-site work including concrete testing, nuclear density testing, surveying, project stakeout & final inspections
- Assist Engineering team with project layout & design work under the supervision of the PE
- Assist Engineering team with preparation of technical reports, O&M plans & project details
- Learn & work with necessary computer programs & models including: Civil-3D, ArcGIS, SPAW software
- Assist ES permitting staff with preparing nutrient management plans & appropriate permitting paperwork
- Assist with agronomic field work including soil sampling, manure sampling & site inventories
- Frequently work in outdoor conditions
- Frequently operate a computer & GPS units
Qualifications: Self-motivated with clear & consistent observation & communication are desired. Ability to operate & maintain company equipment. Ability to communicate with customers & coworkers in English in order to promote safety & efficiency. Sincere interest & the ability to learn are essential. Must have a valid Driver’s License in order to drive a vehicle.
Centrol Crop Consulting, Inc. is Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability,
age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.