Farm Manager

Aquatic Network; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic farming company located in California is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee operations at one of its sites. Candidates must have significant experience in fish farming and personnel management. Responsibilities include managing production, monitoring water quality, and contributing to all aspects of farm operations. The position offers growth potential within the company, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing an intensive fish farm.
• Ability to learn the unique biology of sturgeons.
• Willingness to participate in unforeseen farm events.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of a specific farm site.
• Contribute to spawning, hatchery operations, and harvesting planning.
• Monitor water quality, maintain equipment, and organize crew for maximum performance.

Skills

Experience in personnel management

Knowledge of pumps and piping systems

Hatchery operations experience

Water quality monitoring

Fish farming knowledge

Job description

Farm Manager

Plaza Aquafarms 3018 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94519

Plaza Aquafarms, located near Sacramento, California, has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to significantly contribute to a very dynamic and innovative farming environment. The company produces white sturgeon for both meat and caviar.

The company has grown significantly in the past 6 months, going from one farm site to six through acquisitions. The farms are all intensive farms; some flow through and some RAS. We are looking for a seasoned, hardworking innovative individual who can make significant contributions to our operations for one of our farm sites, depending upon your experience, it could be either one of the RAS systems or a flow through system.

Your primary focus will be working on that specific farm as the site manager, contributing in the planning and implementation of our vision for the entire operation. You will have skills and knowledge of pumps, piping, alarm systems, oxygen injection systems, bio-filters, chillers as well as either already knowing or have the capacity to learn the unique biology of sturgeons. You must be capable of running the farm as the manager, as well as interacting with the needs of the other farming sites, under the direction of the overall Production Manager. You will have skills not only in a hatchery setting, but in a production atmosphere, not afraid to do what needs to be done. You will contribute to spawning, hatchery operations, harvesting planning and management, record keeping, water quality monitoring, feeding, fish movements, facilities and equipment maintenance and be a jack of all trades on the farm.

You must have demonstratable experience in personnel management in organizing your crew for maximum performance as well as all aspects of managing an intensive fish farm. You will not be afraid to participate as needed, in unforeseen events. If you are an experienced fish farmer, which is a requirement, you will know what life on the farm is like, the fish always come first. The ability to progress and grow within the company is solely dependent upon you. Send a resume and a separate cover letter as to why you think you would be a good fit for this as well as your salary expectations. The position is open until it is filled.