Life Support Systems Technician I

Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Support Technician I 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, LSS Manager and Assistant Managers.

Requirements

Must have the ability or the ability to learn 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 above average computer skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is a must.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience in aquatic animal life support systems or similar industrial processing plant work experience.
Basic electrical knowledge with circuits <120volts.
Experience with electric valve actuators & motor starter/relay circuits is a plus.
Proficient in use of proper test equipment, hand & power tools, and shop equipment.
Experience pipe fitting utilizing PVC, Copper, and tubing.
Experience operating multi-computer networks with dynamic graphic-based user interfaces or human machine interfaces (HMI’s) including touch screens is desired.
Four-year college degree or two-year trade school degree is preferred.
Experience working with aquatic animals in closed aquarium systems including both fish and marine mammals is a plus.
Knowledge of freshwater & seawater chemistry is a plus.

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.
Assist the Senior LSS staff in performing preventative and corrective maintenance as needed to keep LSS equipment in excellent working condition and appearance.
Assist the Senior LSS staff and LSS Managers in capital improvement, long term maintenance and exhibit enhancement projects as needed.
Recommend and maintain the stock of required spare parts, tools, and test instruments.
Work with more senior LSS staff and LSS Managers to understand and interpret water chemistry reports and results and carry out corrections as recommended.
Maintain LSS system logs and records as needed.
Interface 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.
To perform other duties as workload necessitates.