About Loam

At Loam, we’re dedicated to enhancing the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems through innovative soil carbon sequestration. By empowering farmers and landowners to reduce carbon emissions while improving soil health, we’re helping to create a sustainable future for agriculture. Join us in making a positive, lasting impact on the environment and the global agricultural landscape.

About the Role

The Field Operations Specialist will report to the Field Operations Lead, focusing on soil sample collection, processing, and ensuring field data quality. You will assist with daily scheduling, lead safety briefings, and oversee coring work, ensuring compliance with regulations.

In this role, you'll work with a team conducting remote field soil sampling across Australia, contributing to high-quality carbon projects for growers. You’ll troubleshoot in the field, follow WHS protocols, and maintain high standards while working autonomously. The role also involves managing quality control processes, ensuring compliance, and overseeing sample logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct soil sampling in accordance with established methodologies and protocols for soil carbon analysis, soil science, and R&D practices.
• Ensure accurate collection and quality assurance of field data.
• Initiate quality control procedures.
• Support the coordination of teams and equipment.
• Lead safety briefings and communicate daily objectives and tasks to team members.
• Provide updates on daily field operations and maintain accurate records of team activities.
• Offer training and guidance to new team members while adhering to strict regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of all equipment, workspaces, vehicles, and consumables.
• Maintain and clean the field and plant sampling equipment, and reorganize equipment and consumables in preparation for upcoming sampling events.