Life Support Systems Leader — Aquarium Operations
Living Planet Aquarium
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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah, seeks a Life Support Systems Manager to lead the life support team, ensuring reliable operation of animal habitats and environmental systems. You will collaborate with animal care, veterinary, facilities, and engineering to plan upgrades and support new exhibits.
The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and a proactive maintenance mindset to maintain water quality and habitat integrity for thousands of animals.
Qualifications
- Two- to four-year degree in a relevant technical, engineering, biological, or environmental field preferred.
- Five or more years of professional experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or designing aquatic life support systems or comparable water-treatment infrastructure.
- Two to three years of supervisory or team-leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with complex aquatic systems in a public aquarium or similar setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Life Support Systems team through scheduling, coaching, performance management, and staff development.
- Oversee operation, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of life support equipment and related infrastructure.
- Manage water resources, water treatment, filtration, disinfection, and environmental monitoring to support animal health.
- Implement preventive maintenance, documentation, and asset management to improve system reliability.
- Plan life support projects, upgrades, and new installations with cross-functional partners.
- Ensure emergency preparedness and after-hours coverage for life support failures.
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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah, seeks a Life Support Systems Manager to lead the life support team, ensuring reliable operation of animal habitats and environmental systems. You will collaborate with animal care, veterinary, facilities, and engineering to plan upgrades and support new exhibits.
The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and a proactive maintenance mindset to maintain water quality and habitat integrity for thousands of animals.
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