Life Support Systems Technician I

Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Life Support Systems Technician I is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of aquatic animal life support systems that support Georgia Aquarium’s exhibits. The role monitors aquarium exhibit water-treatment processes and equipment condition and makes necessary adjustments or repairs. The technician works with other Zoological Operations staff, including water quality lab technicians, veterinarians, and animal biologists, on water chemistry parameters, equipment adjustments, and repairs. Working with senior life support staff, the technician performs these functions and provides daily updates on processes, equipment status, and needed repairs to the Life Support Director, LSS Manager, and Assistant Managers. The position also supports preventative and corrective maintenance, capital improvement and exhibit enhancement projects, spare-parts and tool inventory, water-chemistry follow-up, recordkeeping, safety, and work-area cleanliness. Duties may include other tasks as workload necessitates.

Requirements

Ability to repair, or learn to repair, life support system or similar industrial mechanical plant equipment, including ozone generators, centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, air compressors, automated control systems, and filtration systems such as sand filters and protein skimmers.
Above-average computer skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and working in tight spaces and at heights using proper safety precautions.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, handling tools or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in aquatic animal life support systems or similar industrial processing plant work.
Basic electrical knowledge with circuits below 120 volts.
Experience with electric valve actuators and motor starter/relay circuits.
Proficiency using proper test equipment, hand and power tools, and shop equipment.
Experience pipe fitting with PVC, copper, and tubing.
Experience operating multi-computer networks with dynamic graphic-based user interfaces or human-machine interfaces, including touch screens.
A four-year college degree or two-year trade school degree.
Experience working with aquatic animals in closed aquarium systems, including fish and marine mammals.
Knowledge of freshwater and seawater chemistry.

Responsibilities

Monitor life support system equipment and processes, and make changes as needed.
Use computerized life support controls to monitor, record, and modify system operation.
Assist senior staff with preventative and corrective maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition and appearance.
Assist senior staff and managers with capital improvement, long-term maintenance, and exhibit enhancement projects.
Recommend and maintain stocks of spare parts, tools, and test instruments.
Work with senior staff and managers to understand water chemistry reports and results and carry out recommended corrections.
Maintain life support system logs and records.
Interface effectively with other departments to maintain high quality standards.
Follow and maintain safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean work area.
Perform other duties as workload necessitates.
Provide daily updates on processes, equipment status, and needed repairs to the Life Support Director, LSS Manager, and Assistant Managers.