Technical Supervisor - Aquarium - Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

Jumeirah; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is seeking a Technical Supervisor to oversee aquarium operations and marine conservation projects. This role involves hands-on tasks such as animal feeding, guest coordination, and research, ensuring a commitment to environmental stewardship in a luxury hospitality setting.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates globally

Health care package

Flights home

Accommodation

Life insurance

Functional incentives

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience with Master’s degree.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in aquarium operations and animal rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities related to aquarium operations and turtle rehabilitation.
• Coordinate educational talks and guest activities linked to marine conservation.
• Conduct research on turtle tracking data and migratory patterns.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Research

Animal Rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or Zoology

Master’s degree in marine biology or Zoology

Tools

PADI Rescue Diver qualification

Computer skills

Job description

About Jumeirah:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About Jumeirah Burj Al Arab:

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai’s most iconic hotel and a global symbol of Arabian hospitality, stands as the flagship of Jumeirah’s exceptional portfolio. Its sail-shaped structure, one of the world’s most photographed superstructures, redefined luxury hospitality when it opened in 1999. The hotel offers a collection of exquisite destination dining and wellness experiences.

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Supervisor to join the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab team. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Perform any activities related to the Aquarium Operations, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) and Jumeirah Coral Restoration.
• Assist with day-to-day Aquarium operations tasks such as food preparation and animal feeding, diving and dive equipment maintenance, fish quarantine, medications and postmortem and with DTRP Operations: help with turtle rescue and collection, treatments and veterinary visits.
• Aquarium back of house tours, daily educational talks in Jumeirah Al Naseem Turtle Sanctuary.
• Coordinate guest activities with the Eco-Village linked to our marine conservation projects and conduct school trips at the Turtle Lagoon and assist with coordination of philanthropic educational activities at schools.
• Assist with Corporate Social Responsibility events related to DTRP including talks and Turtle release events.
• Conduct data analysis and research on the following fields: Turtle satellite tracking data, migratory patterns, nesting after rehabilitation, etc; medical research on sea turtles in coordination with partnering veterinary lab and clinic.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in marine biology, Zoology or related field and 5 years’ experience; or master’s degree in marine biology, Zoology or related field and 2 years’ experience.
• Minimum PADI Rescue Diver qualification or equivalent.
• Proficient level of English spoken and written.
• Great communication skills and advanced computer skills.
• Aquarium related and animal rehabilitation/medical care work experience (desirable).

About Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.