Plant Health & Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manager – Date Palm STAR SERVICES LLC

Multiple Vacancies

Posted on 12 Mar

Experience

10 - 16 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi, Al Ain - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Ph.D/Doctorate(Environment)

Nationality

Any Arab National

Gender

Male

Vacancy

2 Vacancies

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title: Plant Health & Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manager – Date Palm
Location: Abu Dhabi / Al Ain / Al Dhafra, UAE
Salary: AED 12,000 per month

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Plant Health & Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manager to oversee the health and protection of date palm plantations. The role focuses on implementing effective pest control strategies, ensuring plant health, and maintaining high-quality date production that meets food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

  • Develop and implement annual preventive and curative pest management plans aligned with agricultural seasons and pest life cycles.

Field Monitoring & Diagnosis

  • Conduct regular field inspections for early detection of infestations, particularly Red Palm Weevil and other date fruit pests.

Chemical Operations Management

  • Select appropriate pesticides and calculate accurate dosages.

  • Supervise spraying, injection, and dusting operations to ensure effective treatment.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

  • Implement and manage IPM programs including pheromone trapping systems, biological control methods, and preventive agricultural practices.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure strict adherence to pesticide Pre-Harvest Intervals (PHI) to maintain food safety and prevent harmful chemical residues in harvested dates.

Inventory & Safety

  • Oversee pesticide storage facilities and spraying equipment.

  • Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.

Technical Reporting

  • Prepare regular technical reports covering infestation levels, treatment effectiveness, and recommendations for farm improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Requirements

  • PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Plant Protection, Entomology, or a related field.

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience managing date palm pests (preferably in the Gulf region or North Africa).

  • Strong knowledge of modern pesticides, hydraulic injection techniques, and acoustic pest detection technologies.

  • Valid UAE Driving License is required.

  • Must be willing to work in any location within Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain and Al Dhafra.

Key Competencies

  • Strong observational and analytical skills to detect early infestation symptoms.

  • Ability to work in field conditions under varying climates.

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to train and supervise agricultural teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Maintain Red Palm Weevil infestation below 1% annually.

  • Optimize pesticide usage and improve cost efficiency.

  • Ensure zero pesticide residues exceeding permissible limits in laboratory testing.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Recruitment
  • Placement Firm
  • Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

  • Quality
  • Testing
  • QA
  • QC
  • Inspector

Keywords

  • Pest Control Manager
  • IPM Specialist
  • Date Palm IPM Coordinator
  • Pest Surveillance
  • Crop Protection Manager
  • Entomologist
  • Plant Health Manager
  • Agronomist IPM Focus
  • Date Palm Cultivation
  • Agricultural Management
  • Field Inspection
  • Agricultural Pest Manager

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STAR SERVICES LLC

Star Services is the UAE’s leading supplier of primarily oil and gas, petrochemical, engineering, technical and non-technical, and administrative manpower to an impressive range of multi-national corporations, companies, and UAE government departments. Star Services also plays a major role in providing diverse positions for other demanding projects related to construction and large infrastructure, alternative energy, security, education, and transportation. As a result of its stellar 25-year history of providing quality personnel to quality companies, Star Services has become one of the UAE’s top manpower providers. Our strong brand enables us to attract the best candidates, while our thorough screening among a host of considerations, allow us to select the right candidates for any set of hiring requirements. Most importantly, however, the Star Services team of HR experts, lawyers, accountants, and support staff do more than just oversee recruitment and hiring. We anticipate and take every conceivable step to ease the especially unique bureaucratic burdens that can be experienced by employers in this region who take on new staff.

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