Aquatic Life Support Systems Technician (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 146,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm is looking for a Life Support Systems Technician in the United Arab Emirates. This role focuses on maintaining and operating aquatic systems, ensuring optimal performance of various equipment, including pumps and filtration systems. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in aquatic environments and holds a relevant technical diploma or degree. This opportunity offers a chance to work closely with a team dedicated to animal health and facility goals.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with aquatic life support systems.
• Technical diploma or Associate degree in relevant engineering field.
• Experience with various aquatic systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain aquatic systems such as pumps and filters.
• Monitor and troubleshoot motors, compressors, and controls.
• Conduct daily checks and preventive maintenance on systems.

Skills

Operation of water circulation systems

Troubleshooting motors and control units

Hands-on experience in aquatic systems

Education

Technical diploma or Associate degree in related field

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Filtration systems

Job description

Eram Talent is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable professional for the position of Life Support Systems Technician to support the operation and maintenance of aquatic systems in marine nurseries, aquariums, or aquaculture facilities. The role involves ensuring the efficient performance of pumps, motors, compressors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and SCADA/PLC-based controls to maintain optimal water quality and system integrity.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water circulation systems including pumps, filters, chillers, and sterilizers.
• Monitor and troubleshoot motors, VFDs, compressors, and control units (PLC/SCADA).
• Support hydraulic and pneumatic operations (e.g., valves, airlifts, movable platforms).
• Conduct daily system checks and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain logs, system data, and SOP compliance.
• Ensure redundancy, energy efficiency, and corrosion resistance across all equipment.
• Work collaboratively with aquaculture/animal care teams to support animal health and facility goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience with aquatic life support systems, aquarium/aquaculture operations, or water treatment facilities.
• Technical diploma or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Water Technology, Aquaculture, or a related field.
• Experience with pumps, motors, filtration systems, UV/Ozone units, chillers, and aeration systems.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and automated monitoring tools.
• Prior work on large-scale aquatic projects or marine nursery environments is advantageous.