What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Field Technician position at FISHBIO?
Description: The technician will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and biological management of the AquaFort platform. Responsibilities will include fish feeding and husbandry; monitoring and maintenance of the mooring system, platform, and fish pens; environmental and wildlife monitoring; stocking, monitoring, and harvesting of aquaculture species; biological data collection; maintenance of operational records; and preparation of field reports. The technician may also travel to other facilities for training and to support the development and evaluation of IMTA systems.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain fish pens, the AquaFort platform, mooring system, and associated equipment.
- Conduct environmental and wildlife monitoring.
- Conduct routine water-quality monitoring and maintain accurate records.
- Collect, record, manage, and assist with analysis of biological and environmental data.
- Maintain accurate operational, husbandry, environmental, and maintenance records.
- Assist with the development and implementation of safe aquaculture production protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Assist the IMTA team in developing, testing, and implementing aquaculture techniques
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in mariculture, commercial fishing, marine harvesting, vessel operations, or related field.
- Experience working aboard commercial, research, or other marine vessels.
- Experience with small-vessel operation and/or vessel maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational, logistical, and communication skills.
- Experience with aquaculture equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
- Experience collecting and recording biological and environmental data.
- SCUBA certification, AAUS preferred