Career Opportunities: Senior Technical Specialist, Aquatic Maintenance (2007)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily Life Support functions including programming, operating, maintaining and monitoring all marine aquatic life support systems including pumps, piping, filtration, disinfectant processes and control systems.
• Perform repairs to Life Support Systems; including water filters, ozone generation and treatment, chlorine dosing equipment, UV sterilization, protein fractionators and associated computer controls.
• Work with LSS Operations Manager, Lead LSS and Curatorial department to establish and maintain environments conducive to the health and well-being of all animals within the collection.
• Provide adequate amounts of prepared saltwater for all animal enclosures.
• Responsible for maintaining the LSS preventative maintenance program, including monitoring all filtration systems and water parameters.
• Repair pumps, filters, valves, and actuators as needed.
• Fabricate and maintain operational data logs on all water systems.
• Assist staff and visitors as needed in a pleasant, professional and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• NITEC/ Higher NITEC/Diploma / Degree is preferred.
• Previous experience with large-scale aquatic life support and filtration systems in a zoo or aquarium setting preferred.
• Must have a general understanding of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration as it applies to aquarium systems.
• Knowledge of automated controls, pneumatics, electro-mechanical and electrooptical devices and methods preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, diagrams, P&ID’s and make necessary corrections and changes preferred.
• Requires good computer and professional communication skills, and the ability to operate all required Microsoft office and building controls equipment.
• Ability to interact in a positive and timely manner with peripheral teams i.e. Animal Education programs, Life Sciences, Veterinary care, Water Quality, Outside Vendors, and Guests.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of saltwater chemistries.
• Basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical skills.
• Basic swimming ability preferred for safety reasons
• AALSO Life Support Operator Level I certification preferred or the ability to acquire one within two years.
• Mental - Requires a high degree of attention and concentration to read and interpret designs, specifications, and schematic drawings.
• Physical - Requires walking/standing approximately 50% of time; sitting approximately 20% of time; lifting up to 80 lbs. approximately 10% of time; stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 20% of time.
• Environmental - Requires capability of performing essential job functions in an outside environment unprotected from severe weather conditions, on construction sites where hazardous materials and activities generally require special precautions, in mechanical equipment rooms where spaces are small and tight, and in an office environment with climate-control and good lighting.
• Manual Dexterity - Requires ability to operate computers and other general office equipment, and to operate tools used for maintenance, construction and repair.
• Audible - Requires the ability to verbally communicate with employees, distributors, and technical professionals in person and via telephone.
• Visual - Requires the ability to operate office equipment including computers and read written instructions, blueprints and other documentation.