Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Field Technician

FISHBIO; Dauphin Island (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FISHBIO is seeking a technician to support the AquaFort platform operations on the Alabama coast. The role involves fish feeding, data collection, and maintenance of mooring systems, platforms, and pens.

You will perform environmental monitoring, water-quality checks, and maintain detailed records while traveling for training and ITS projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in mariculture, commercial fishing, marine harvesting, vessel operations, or related field.
• Experience working aboard commercial, research, or other marine vessels.
• Experience with small-vessel operation and/or vessel maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, logistical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain fish pens, the AquaFort platform, mooring system, and associated equipment.
• Conduct environmental and wildlife monitoring.
• Conduct routine water-quality monitoring and maintain accurate records.
• Collect, record, manage, and assist with analysis of biological and environmental data.
• Maintain accurate operational, husbandry, environmental, and maintenance records.
• Assist with the development and implementation of safe aquaculture production protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Assist the IMTA team in developing, testing, and implementing aquaculture techniques

Skills

Mariculture experience

Vessel operations

Data collection

Independence

Job description

The technician will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and biological management of the AquaFort platform. Responsibilities will include fish feeding and husbandry; monitoring and maintenance of the mooring system, platform, and fish pens; environmental and wildlife monitoring; stocking, monitoring, and harvesting of aquaculture species; biological data collection; maintenance of operational records; and preparation of field reports. The technician may also travel to other facilities for training and to support the development and evaluation of IMTA systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain fish pens, the AquaFort platform, mooring system, and associated equipment.


• Conduct environmental and wildlife monitoring.


• Conduct routine water-quality monitoring and maintain accurate records.


• Collect, record, manage, and assist with analysis of biological and environmental data.


• Maintain accurate operational, husbandry, environmental, and maintenance records.


• Assist with the development and implementation of safe aquaculture production protocols and standard operating procedures.


• Assist the IMTA team in developing, testing, and implementing aquaculture techniques

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in mariculture, commercial fishing, marine harvesting, vessel operations, or related field.


• Experience working aboard commercial, research, or other marine vessels.


• Experience with small-vessel operation and/or vessel maintenance.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong organizational, logistical, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with aquaculture equipment and infrastructure maintenance.


• Experience collecting and recording biological and environmental data.


• SCUBA certification, AAUS preferred