Climate Systems Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

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.  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.

Specifically, you will :

• 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

The Ideal Candidate :

Preferred Qualifications

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required / Physical requirements

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.