Manager of Controls
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PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Colorado and Michigan as a medical and/or adult use cannabis provider to patients and customers. We are looking for energetic, results-driven individuals to join our rapidly growing team and industry.

Summary:

The Manager of Control Systems will report to the Sr. Manager of Control Systems and be responsible for managing the control systems department for Colorado cultivation facilities. The position requires advanced knowledge of control systems architecture, function, and operation. Experience operating the Argus and/or Ridder Control System is preferred. This position also requires a strong understanding of commercial cannabis cultivation techniques and horticultural science. You will be responsible for departmental operations of all control systems including personnel staffing and management. You will be primarily responsible for the creation and implementation of strategies that seek to optimize the plant growth environment to meet or exceed production quotas and crop quality standards. This is a collaborative role that requires a teamwork driven approach to leadership. You will be expected to collaborate with cultivation leadership to continually improve and innovate upon PharmaCann's cultivation strategies and techniques.

The Manager of Control Systems will also be required to provide support and contribute to new and existing facility retrofits and designs. This may include project management and coordination both internally and externally. The Manager will collaborate with the department Sr. Managers and Director regarding the manager's primary location as well as any other facility in the company as needed. The position also requires the ability and willingness travel to PharmaCann facilities in states outside position's primary location.

The salary for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 base.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure optimal and effective climate control strategies including temperature, humidity, ventilation, and VPD that is appropriate for each growth stage.
• Create and implement irrigation/fertigation control strategies for optimizing plant growth/nutrition.
• Manage water treatment plant operations including sterilization and filtration of fresh water supply, nutrient rich leachate, and condensate recovery systems.
• Ensure that irrigation delivery systems are functioning properly.
• Develop, monitor, and execute dynamic lighting control strategies that optimize plant growth and facilitate the efficient operation of mechanical equipment.
• Work with the operations team to troubleshoot, maintain and/or repair critical systems including but not limited to fertigation, HVAC, water treatment, ventilation, and lighting systems.
• Partner with cultivation leadership to ensure that production quotas and quality standards are met and/or exceeded.
• Collect, compile, format, and analyze data relevant to crop performance and operation of the control systems.
• Run data analysis and be prepared to present your findings to leadership and/or ownership.
• Build, manage and maintain dedicated team/s of qualified staff that will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the various systems.
• Develop operational and training documents that are relevant to the control systems and peripherals.
• Develop robust preventative and emergency maintenance procedures to ensure that critical controls and systems remain operational at all times.
• Operate instruments and sensors for data collection and systems calibration.
• Perform routine irrigation and nutrient water quality analysis and use the data to drive fertigation and control strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and/or ABILITIES:

• Experience with the operation of automated control systems hardware and software (Argus Controls or Ridder experience is preferred)
• Advanced experience with automated fertigation systems function, operation, and maintenance
• Experience developing plant nutrition programs
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems related to indoor plant cultivation
• Knowledge of cultivation lighting systems
• Fundamental knowledge of drying and curing cannabis and relevant mechanical systems used for this application
• Adept and efficient using Microsoft Office Suite programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to follow and develop Standard Operating Procedures
• Excellent time management skills and deadline oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of initiative
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Ability to lift, move, and carry 50lbs
• Work in an efficient task-oriented manner
• Maintain a culture of professionalism

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• College Degree in horticulture, mechanical/electrical engineering or a related field.
• Or a culmination of equivalent experience of equal merit.
• 3+ years large scale commercial cultivation experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Argus Controls. Ridder or equivalent cultivation control system platform.
• Must provide proof and eligibility to work in the United States

Compliance and Reporting

Working with cannabis requires adherence to strict rules and regulations regarding the handling of all finished and unfinished cannabis material. These rules may vary depending on facility location. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure they are following proper procedures in whichever location they are working in. PharmaCann provides the necessary protocols to ensure employees are acting within all requirements put forth by the regulatory body of the facility location. Employees are expected to follow these requirements without exception.

• Follow all state and federal compliance regulations, as necessary.
• Report any violations of compliance regulations to management.

Working Conditions

• Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing, and warehouse environment.
• Able to work in typical agricultural conditions, wearing cover-all uniforms and/or protective layering.
• Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

Notice: The intent of this job description is to describe a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that are required of the position. This shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of all responsibilities. Employee may be directed to perform jobrelated tasks other than those specifically outlined in this job description. PharmaCann is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity.

Notice: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.