Fisheries Technician

National Aquaculture Group | NAQUA; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Fish Nursery Supervisor to oversee daily operations of marine fish nursery units. You will lead a technical team in producing high-quality fry, ensuring adherence to bio-security and quality control protocols. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of supervisory experience and a Technical College degree in Aquaculture or Marine Biology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a large-scale marine fish nursery.

Responsibilities

• Organize staff schedules and allocate daily tasks.
• Oversee feeding strategies and manage fish health.
• Manage water treatment and life support systems.
• Maintain accurate daily records.
• Monitor consumable stocks and manage reordering.
• Assist in developing SOPs and managing budgets.

Skills

Aquaculture Engineering Principles

Fish disease prevention and control

Logistical and staff management abilities

Computer literate

Proficient in spoken/written English

Valid Driving License

Education

Technical College Graduate in Aquaculture or Marine Biology

Job description

NAQUA is expanding its operations to support a massive on-growing production target of 50,000 tons. We are seeking a hands‑on Fish Nursery Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our marine fish nursery units.

About the Role

Reporting to the Nursery Manager, you will lead a technical team in producing high-quality 2-5 gram fry, ensuring strict adherence to bio‑security, quality control, and continuous improvement protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Organize staff schedules and allocate daily tasks (tank cleaning, grading, sorting, and deliveries).
• Production Management: Oversee feeding strategies and manage fish health from weaning to pre‑growout transfer.
• System Integrity: Manage water treatment and life support systems to ensure a problem‑free, bio‑secure environment.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily records regarding mortality, fish movements, consumable usage, and staff utilization.
• Inventory Control: Monitor consumable stocks and manage timely reordering.
• Continuous Improvement: Assist in developing SOPs, managing budgets, and conducting staff appraisals.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a large‑scale marine fish nursery.
• Education: Technical College Graduate in a relevant field (Aquaculture, Marine Biology, etc.).

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Aquaculture Engineering Principles.
• Expertise in fish disease prevention and control.
• Excellent logistical and staff management abilities.
• Computer literate and proficient in spoken/written English.
• Other: Valid Driving License.