Georgia Aquarium
Position Title : Life Support Systems Technician II
Department
:
Life Support Operations
Classification : Non-Exempt / Full-Time
Direct Report : Director, Life Support Systems and ACF
Position Summary:
The Life Support Technician II shall be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all aquatic animal Life Support Systems (LSS) that support Georgia Aquarium's aquatic animal exhibits. This position will be responsible for monitoring all phases of aquarium exhibit water treatment processing as well as equipment condition and making necessary changes or repairs as needed.
This position will frequently interface with other Zoological Operations staff including water quality lab technicians, veterinarians, and animal biologists regarding water chemistry parameters, LSS process equipment adjustments and needed repairs. This position will actively work with more senior LSS staff to perform the functions listed above and to provide daily updates on processes, equipment status and needed repairs to the Life Support Director, Manager and Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities
: Monitor LSS equipment and processes for normal operation, make changes as needed. Use the LSS computerized controls system to monitor, record and modify system operation. Perform and train other LSS staff & volunteers in performing preventative and corrective maintenance as needed to keep LSS equipment in excellent working condition and appearance. Assist the Intern and Volunteer Coordinators with managing workload and schedules. Assist LSS managers and senior technicians perform capital improvement, long-term maintenance, and exhibit enhancement projects as needed. Recommend, order, and maintain the stock of required spare parts, tools, and test instruments. Understand and interpret water chemistry reports and results, recommend and carry out corrections as recommended by others. Maintain LSS system logs and records as needed. Maintain accurate, reliable and usable chains of communication within the department for the ability to conduct and complete projects successfully. Communicate effectively with other departments to maintain the highest quality standards. Follow and maintain all safety policies and procedures. Maintain the highest standard of work area cleanliness at all times. Qualifications
:
Preferred to have a minimum of three-years' experience in aquatic animal life support systems or similar industrial processing plant work experience. Must have a working knowledge of freshwater & seawater chemistry and how it pertains to aquatic animals. Must have a basic understanding and be able to perform minor pipefitting with plastic piping systems (PVC and tubing). Must have the ability to repair LSS or similar industrial mechanical plant equipment including ozone generators, centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, air compressors, automated control systems, and all types of filtration systems including sand filters and protein skimmers. Must have basic electrical knowledge with circuits
Must be proficient in use of proper test equipment, hand & power tools, and shop equipment. Must have average computer skills. Experience operating multi-computer networks with dynamic graphic-based user interfaces or human machine interfaces (HMI's) including touch screens is desired. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is a must. Four-year college degree or two-year trade school degree is preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, work in tight spaces and work at heights using proper safety precautions. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Commitment:
I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:
Mission:
Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.
Vision:
To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.
Values:
Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Department
:
Life Support Operations
Classification : Non-Exempt / Full-Time
Direct Report : Director, Life Support Systems and ACF
Position Summary:
The Life Support Technician II shall be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all aquatic animal Life Support Systems (LSS) that support Georgia Aquarium's aquatic animal exhibits. This position will be responsible for monitoring all phases of aquarium exhibit water treatment processing as well as equipment condition and making necessary changes or repairs as needed.
This position will frequently interface with other Zoological Operations staff including water quality lab technicians, veterinarians, and animal biologists regarding water chemistry parameters, LSS process equipment adjustments and needed repairs. This position will actively work with more senior LSS staff to perform the functions listed above and to provide daily updates on processes, equipment status and needed repairs to the Life Support Director, Manager and Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities
: Monitor LSS equipment and processes for normal operation, make changes as needed. Use the LSS computerized controls system to monitor, record and modify system operation. Perform and train other LSS staff & volunteers in performing preventative and corrective maintenance as needed to keep LSS equipment in excellent working condition and appearance. Assist the Intern and Volunteer Coordinators with managing workload and schedules. Assist LSS managers and senior technicians perform capital improvement, long-term maintenance, and exhibit enhancement projects as needed. Recommend, order, and maintain the stock of required spare parts, tools, and test instruments. Understand and interpret water chemistry reports and results, recommend and carry out corrections as recommended by others. Maintain LSS system logs and records as needed. Maintain accurate, reliable and usable chains of communication within the department for the ability to conduct and complete projects successfully. Communicate effectively with other departments to maintain the highest quality standards. Follow and maintain all safety policies and procedures. Maintain the highest standard of work area cleanliness at all times. Qualifications
:
Preferred to have a minimum of three-years' experience in aquatic animal life support systems or similar industrial processing plant work experience. Must have a working knowledge of freshwater & seawater chemistry and how it pertains to aquatic animals. Must have a basic understanding and be able to perform minor pipefitting with plastic piping systems (PVC and tubing). Must have the ability to repair LSS or similar industrial mechanical plant equipment including ozone generators, centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, air compressors, automated control systems, and all types of filtration systems including sand filters and protein skimmers. Must have basic electrical knowledge with circuits
Must be proficient in use of proper test equipment, hand & power tools, and shop equipment. Must have average computer skills. Experience operating multi-computer networks with dynamic graphic-based user interfaces or human machine interfaces (HMI's) including touch screens is desired. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is a must. Four-year college degree or two-year trade school degree is preferred.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, work in tight spaces and work at heights using proper safety precautions. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Commitment:
I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:
Mission:
Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide.
Vision:
To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.
Values:
Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.