Life Support Engineer

National Aquarium•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Aquarium is seeking a Life Support Engineer (LSE) to perform daily operations and monitor life support equipment for the large exhibit systems throughout the aquarium facility. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining water levels, back washing large sand filters, monitoring/adjusting air flow and ozone generator adjustments and all other equipment vital to the operation of life support systems as directed by the Manager, Life Support or Director of Life Support.

Requirements

Knowledge of water filtration, water chemistry, aquarium keeping and related support equipment preferred.
Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
Safely climb ladders
Work in small spaces
Basic swimming skills
Basic mechanical aptitude and logical problem-solving skills
Proficient with commonly used software in Microsoft Office Suite, and Metasys as applied to National Aquarium life support

Responsibilities

Operates life support systems for the large aquarium exhibits: Atlantic Coral Reef, Open Ocean, Black Tip Reef, Australia and the Marine Mammal exhibit
Operation of large sand filters, including back washes
Perform water transfers between Pier 3 and Pier 4 buildings
Monitor water levels in the exhibits and top off as needed
Monitor and adjust tank temperatures per protocols
Receive salt deliveries, and prepare raw saltwater for aquarium use
Daily visual inspections of filter readings, valve positions, flow rates, and pressure differentials
Maintain daily log sheet documentation
Monitor readings and trends in Metasys (software used by LS); recognize issues and respond per protocols established by Director of Life Support.
Inspect ozone generators, pumps, motors, blowers, chillers, etc and report problems to Sr. Engineer and/or Director of Life Support.
Measure salinity and residual oxidant levels as directed by the lab or engineers
Understand principles of biological, mechanical and chemical filtration
Manage the daily applied dose adjustments for ozone use in the Marine Mammal exhibit as directed by Manager, Life Support and/or Director of Life Support
Daily documentation of log sheets, computer entries as directed by Manager, Life Support
Update Ozone Distribution List with daily status of the Marine Mammal pool adjustments
Contact designated Animal Care staff of important updates that affect their exhibits
Complies with all safety protocols established by National Aquarium
Interacts with LS engineers, Animal Care Programs staff (Aquarists, Marine Mammal Trainers, Curators) on a daily basis
Able to apply logic to tracing pipelines, basic mechanical skills and equipment maintenance.
Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional during emergency procedures
Support company mission.
Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned or required.