Aquaculturist

Sarawak Energy Berhad; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarawak Energy Berhad is seeking a qualified professional to lead the conservation hatchery operations for native freshwater species in Baleh, Malaysia. You will manage end-to-end production, ensure biosecurity and SOP adherence, and maintain traceable performance records.

You will support stock enhancement planning, site selection, and release activities, while coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to enhance ecological integrity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Higher Degree in Aquaculture/Fisheries/Aquatic Science with minimum 2 years of experience in aquaculture/fisheries operation and fish hatchery related activities.
• Masters in the relevant field would be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge on aquaculture/fisheries and hatchery operation and maintenance, planning, design and application of field-based instrument technologies (IoT).
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, certifications (e.g., myGAP) and inland fisheries management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of conservation hatchery for native freshwater species, delivering end-to-end production with biosecurity, fish health protocols, SOP adherence, and traceable records.
• Support stock enhancement planning and site/habitat selection, coordinating release activities with SOPs to promote survival and ecological integrity.
• Execute post-release monitoring with QA/QC, chain-of-custody and database management; contribute to hatchery documentation for audits and certification.

Job description

External Open Resourcing
Location : Malaysia (MY), Sarawak Energy Berhad (8000)
Company : Sarawak Energy Berhad, Research & Development (50034028), Environmental Sciences (50034222)
Number of Openings: 1
Location : Baleh
Job Category : Established
Closing Date : 14 November 2026

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead daily operations of conservation hatchery for native freshwater species, delivering end-to-end production (broodstock to nursery) with strong biosecurity, fish health protocols, SOP adherence, and traceable performance records.
• Support the planning and implementation of stock enhancement programmes. Including assisting with site and habitat selection, coordinating release activities, and following established procedures (SOPs) to promote survival and ecological integrity, while contributing to assessments of species, diversity, abundance and distribution.
• Execute post-release monitoring activities (survival, recruitment, movement, population trends) with strong QA/QC, proper chain-of-custody and database management.
  Support the development and maintenance of hatchery and monitoring documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance with sustainability and certification requirements.
• Prepare and contribute to clear and timely technical outputs, including reports, monitoring summaries, presentations, and management recommendations for internal governance, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including working and collaborating with local communities, indigenous groups, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to incorporate input, address concerns, and ensure their involvement in the process of hydropower sustainability standard certification. This may involve conducting public meetings, workshops, or consultations.
• Stay up to date on the latest research, technological advancements, and best practices related to fish conservation and habitat restoration in hydropower projects.
• Explore and propose innovative solutions to minimize the negative impacts of hydropower on fish/aquatic life populations and contribute to the overall sustainability of the industry.

THINKING ENVIRONMENT & CHALLENGES:

• Engage with government agencies, institutions and NGOs involved in aquaculture research to gather relevant information and compile clear summaries to support project implementation. Foster good working relationships with key stakeholders, including existing and potential research collaborators.
• Promote knowledge sharing and cross-functional learning, providing technical guidance and insights to colleagues, project teams, and stakeholders to strengthen understanding of fish conservation and sustainable hydropower practices.
• Keep abreast with global standards, regulatory frameworks, and guidelines relevant to aquatic ecology as well as technological advancement to improve programme effectiveness and outcomes.

QUALIFICATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor or Higher Degree in Aquaculture/Fisheries/Aquatic Science with minimum 2 years of experience in aquaculture/fisheries operation and fish hatchery related activities. Masters in the relevant field of research would be an added advantage.
• Has in-depth knowledge on aquaculture/ fisheries as well as knowledge on hatchery operation and maintenance, planning, design and application of field-based instrument technologies (IoT), species identification and breeding methodologies (nursery management).
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulations, ordinances, certification (e.g., myGAP) and inland fisheries management frameworks.

Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy), is both an energy development company and a vertically integrated electricity utility with a vision to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for Sarawak by meeting the region's need for reliable, renewable energy. With a multidisciplinary workforce comprising about 5,000 employees, Sarawak Energy serves close to 680,000 customers and a population of almost 3 million across the state.

Building on a strong foundation of nearly 100 years as an effective utility company, Sarawak Energy is taking bold steps to support the transformation of Sarawak in its vision to become a developed state by the year 2030. In line with our broader roles and responsibilities, Sarawak Energy has embarked on a massive transformation journey since 2010, to advance from a traditional utility company into a modern and agile corporation.

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