Life Support Systems Engineer

AQUARIUM OF THE BAY / BAY.ORG: Life Support Systems Engineer 

Under the direction of the Senior Director and Associate Director of Facilities and Life Support Systems, this position operates, maintains, monitors, and repairs the aquarium’s life support system. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Essential Functions:

Under the direction of senior management, the position is responsible for:

·       The inspection, preventive maintenance, repair, replacement, and upgrades to the aquarium’s main, holding, and satellite exhibit life support system

·       Overseeing the daily life support system logs, updating logs as needed to reflect any changes to, addition of, or the elimination of life support systems or components

·       Keep accurate and up to date preventive maintenance logs. Notify management of any failure or significant issues related to life support systems equipment immediately

·       Create written protocols and update existing life support systems SOP’S as needed

·       Train staff on new procedures, or changed procedures regarding the life support systems

·       Project management of life support systems upgrades, and new installations

·       Ordering of supplies, parts, and equipment for the life support systems

·       Research the latest technologies, and cost saving in regards to the life support systems

·       Direct staff as needed

·       Liaison with the Animal Care staff

·       Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree

·       AALSO certification 3 (4 preferred)

·       Minimum 5 years in the life support systems field or related industry.

·       Excellent communication and customer service.

·       Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Benefits & Wages

·       Health Benefits (after 60 days of employment, w/employee co-pay, Life/Long Term Disability coverage

·       403(b) Savings plan

·       Vacation, sick leave, 2 personal days and 11 paid holidays

·       Transportation benefit program

·       Depending on experience $28.00-$32.00

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand (for up to 10 hours), sit, walk, reach, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, carry, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. The position requires working inside and outside in varying environmental conditions. Must be comfortable working around and over water.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and correspond. Ability to write and present engaging life support systems programs, proposals, and presentations. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.

To Apply:

• Send a resume and cover letter with the subject line “Life Support Systems Project Manager – [Your Name]” to hr@bay.org. No phone calls, please.