Aquatic Life Support Systems Lead

The Living Planet Aquarium; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match up to 4%

Paid time off and holidays

Free Aquarium membership

Accommodation options

Job summary

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah seeks a Life Support Systems Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and development of the Aquarium's life support systems and environmental infrastructure. You will supervise the Life Support Systems team and collaborate with animal care, veterinary, facilities, and engineering to support habitats and exhibits.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of water treatment and environmental monitoring, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Requires a 2- or 4-year degree in a technical, engineering, biological, or environmental field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience operating, maintaining, or designing aquatic life support systems or similar water-treatment infrastructure.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or team-leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with complex aquatic systems in public aquariums, zoological institutions, or related environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Life Support Systems team through scheduling, coaching, performance management, cross-training, and staff development.
• Manage operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of life support equipment, infrastructure, and related support spaces.
• Ensure appropriate management of aquarium water resources, water treatment, filtration, disinfection, and environmental parameter monitoring.
• Promote preventive maintenance, documentation, asset management, and system reliability.
• Plan and execute life support projects, system upgrades, and new installations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and after-hours coverage for life support operations.
• Maintain safety, regulatory compliance, records, SOPs, inspections, and best practices, including OSHA requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, project prioritization, equipment replacement, resource planning, and continuous improvement of Life Support Systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication (oral & written)

Education

Technical/engineering/environmental degree

Job description

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah seeks a Life Support Systems Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and development of the Aquarium's life support systems and environmental infrastructure. You will supervise the Life Support Systems team and collaborate with animal care, veterinary, facilities, and engineering to support habitats and exhibits.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of water treatment and environmental monitoring, and a proactive