Viticulturist job description
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Example viticulturist requirements on a job description
Viticulturist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in viticulturist job postings.
Sample viticulturist requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Viticulture or related field
- Experience in vineyard management and grape growing techniques
- Knowledge of grape varieties, soil composition, and irrigation systems
- Familiarity with the use of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides
Sample required viticulturist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- A creative and innovative mindset
- An eye for detail and a commitment to quality
- A passion for the wine industry and a desire to continuously learn and improve
Viticulturist job description example 1
Treasury Wine Estates viticulturist job description
About the Company:
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world's leading wine companies. We know that it's the thinkers, makers and doers who have the most impact as we continue to strive towards being recognized as the world's most admired premium wine company. We are proud of our portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. From the iconic luxury of Penfolds, to the broad appeal of Beringer, Etude, Sterling, Stags' Leap, Beaulieu Vineyard and newer brands like 19 Crimes, we are committed to creating memorable wine experiences for our consumers.
Summary:
TWE seeks a Technical Viticulturist. The Technical Viticulturist will address the technical viticultural needs and winegrowing standards of Treasury's Sonoma and Carneros vineyards by identifying, implementing, and monitoring vineyard productivity, sustainability, and quality.
Key Responsibilities include:
+ Implement, monitor, and provide feedback on vineyard cultural programs in alignment with the technical viticulture framework.
+ Perform scouting of TWE internal vineyards for pests, diseases, disorders, and crop estimates in vineyards managed by TWE vineyard team.
+ Identify viticultural challenges, needs and opportunities across all internal vineyards in Sonoma County and Carneros.
+ Provide technical viticultural support/training/extension to the company's vineyard and grower relations teams.
+ Oversee data collection (weather, soil moisture, analyses of soil, plants, and water, etc.) used for making decisions on vineyard practices and for assessing sustainability compliance.
+ Assist vineyard operations team on technical matters including grape quality standards, variety and clonal evaluation, fertilizer and fungicide programs, budgets, and vineyard practices.
+ Conduct project work in areas as directed by Technical Viticulture Manager.
+ Provide GIS and GPS mapping support for vineyard and winemaking teams to include mapping of vineyards and aerial image processing.
+ Report monthly and seasonally to the Technical Viticulture Manager the activities, regional results and projects that have been undertaken
Qualifications:
+ Tertiary Qualifications in Viticulture or related field
About You
+ You have Two year or more of experience in Viticulture/Horticulture crop production.
+ You are experience in Human Resource management / extension.
+ You have an open, receptive attitude to new ideas and techniques.
What's in it for you
+ The opportunity to be bold and make an impact in the world of wine
+ Access to the world's most celebrated wines through our employee product allowance
+ True flexibility in determining how, when and where you work to achieve your potential
+ Opportunity to build a career across multiple functions (we're really good at doing this!)
+ Structured development programs to support your health, wellbeing, and career
+ "TWE for ME Day" - an additional day of leave each year, for you to do you
+ Officed in the beautiful Napa Valley region
Culture
We bring our whole selves, we're courageous and we deliver together - that's our DNA. We're a passionate bunch who enjoy working together, like to have fun and keep things down-to-earth. We're brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We're definitely "glass half full" people and see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.
If you're ready to help us be the world's most admired premium wine company, please apply now!
Inclusion, Equity and Diversity
Just like the wide range and variety of brands in our wine portfolio, TWE embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability.
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world's leading wine companies. We know that it's the thinkers, makers and doers who have the most impact as we continue to strive towards being recognized as the world's most admired premium wine company. We are proud of our portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage, rich quality, and a reputation for excellence across the globe. From the iconic luxury of Penfolds, to the broad appeal of Beringer, Etude, Sterling, Stags' Leap, Beaulieu Vineyard and newer brands like 19 Crimes, we are committed to creating memorable wine experiences for our consumers.
Summary:
TWE seeks a Technical Viticulturist. The Technical Viticulturist will address the technical viticultural needs and winegrowing standards of Treasury's Sonoma and Carneros vineyards by identifying, implementing, and monitoring vineyard productivity, sustainability, and quality.
Key Responsibilities include:
+ Implement, monitor, and provide feedback on vineyard cultural programs in alignment with the technical viticulture framework.
+ Perform scouting of TWE internal vineyards for pests, diseases, disorders, and crop estimates in vineyards managed by TWE vineyard team.
+ Identify viticultural challenges, needs and opportunities across all internal vineyards in Sonoma County and Carneros.
+ Provide technical viticultural support/training/extension to the company's vineyard and grower relations teams.
+ Oversee data collection (weather, soil moisture, analyses of soil, plants, and water, etc.) used for making decisions on vineyard practices and for assessing sustainability compliance.
+ Assist vineyard operations team on technical matters including grape quality standards, variety and clonal evaluation, fertilizer and fungicide programs, budgets, and vineyard practices.
+ Conduct project work in areas as directed by Technical Viticulture Manager.
+ Provide GIS and GPS mapping support for vineyard and winemaking teams to include mapping of vineyards and aerial image processing.
+ Report monthly and seasonally to the Technical Viticulture Manager the activities, regional results and projects that have been undertaken
Qualifications:
+ Tertiary Qualifications in Viticulture or related field
About You
+ You have Two year or more of experience in Viticulture/Horticulture crop production.
+ You are experience in Human Resource management / extension.
+ You have an open, receptive attitude to new ideas and techniques.
What's in it for you
+ The opportunity to be bold and make an impact in the world of wine
+ Access to the world's most celebrated wines through our employee product allowance
+ True flexibility in determining how, when and where you work to achieve your potential
+ Opportunity to build a career across multiple functions (we're really good at doing this!)
+ Structured development programs to support your health, wellbeing, and career
+ "TWE for ME Day" - an additional day of leave each year, for you to do you
+ Officed in the beautiful Napa Valley region
Culture
We bring our whole selves, we're courageous and we deliver together - that's our DNA. We're a passionate bunch who enjoy working together, like to have fun and keep things down-to-earth. We're brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We're definitely "glass half full" people and see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.
If you're ready to help us be the world's most admired premium wine company, please apply now!
Inclusion, Equity and Diversity
Just like the wide range and variety of brands in our wine portfolio, TWE embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024