Lead CEA Research Specialist (Controlled Environment Agriculture)

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a state agriculture and life sciences organization within The Texas A&M University System, conducting research, education, extension, and service programs.

What you will do

• Manage crop production research in controlled environments, including greenhouses, growth rooms, chambers, and growtainers.
• Operate and program greenhouse control and building management systems, including Hoogendoorn IIVO, Heliospectra HelioCORE, Microgrow ProComm II, and JCI Metasys.
• Design and install irrigation systems and nutrient injectors; operate hydroponic systems and monitor nutrient parameters including EC, pH, and TDS.
• Troubleshoot low-voltage controls, HVAC equipment, water loops, environmental systems, and complex greenhouse issues.
• Supervise CEA facilities coordinators, assign work, conduct training, manage SOPs, and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate research projects, inventory, vendors, contractors, safety, security, compliance, reporting, demonstrations, and facility maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience managing crop production systems and greenhouse control systems.
• Experience with greenhouse systems, crop management, greenhouse climate controls, and troubleshooting.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, communication, reporting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a variable schedule around crop needs, multitask, interpret technical and safety documentation, and work cooperatively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Work is based onsite in Dallas, Texas.

Nice to have

• Direct horticulture experience.
• Commercial greenhouse experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, monthly paid sick leave, and paid vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee wellness initiative.
• Security-sensitive employment subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification.