Water Sciences Operations Manager

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water Sciences Operations Manager, where you'll lead a dedicated team ensuring the highest water quality standards for animal habitats. In this full-time role, you'll manage specialized water treatment operations, conduct vital water quality analyses, and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime. With a structured schedule and opportunities for leadership, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to a critical aspect of animal care in a vibrant environment. Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, making a significant impact on wildlife conservation efforts.

Benefits

Health benefits

Savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special Disney extras

Qualifications

• Experience in specialized water treatment systems operation.
• Ability to lead and supervise technical personnel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of water filtration and disinfection systems.
• Conduct water quality analysis and testing of critical system components.

Skills

Water treatment systems operation

Supervision and leadership

Water chemistry principles

Technical drawings interpretation

Computer automation systems

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Scheduling methods

Team collaboration

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Role & Team

Join our Water Sciences team as a Water Sciences Operations Manager, where you'll play a vital role in leading and supporting our frontline Water Sciences Operations Technicians, with occasional oversight of Dive Technicians. You will be responsible for aspects of the coordination and function of the multiple specialty water treatment operations, resolve technical challenges, and ensure strict adherence to water quality standards—all crucial for the Walt Disney World Animal Programs Water Sciences Systems.

If selected for this full-time salaried role, you will report to the Water Sciences Senior Operations Manager.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily operations of water filtration and disinfection systems to maintain optimal water quality
• Lead and support Water Sciences Technicians, with occasional responsibility for Dive Technicians as needed
• Conduct water quality analysis and testing of critical system components
• Monitor filtration automation and track key water treatment parameters
• Coordinate system outages to minimize downtime and ensure animal habitats remain safe during maintenance
• Develop staff schedules to support 24-hour monitoring of life support systems
• Work a structured 4-day, 10-hour schedule, with flexibility for occasional 3rd shift assignments based on operational needs

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Documented experience in the operation of and application of specialized water treatment systems
• Proven ability to supervise and lead technical personnel
• In depth knowledge of Water Sciences/Life Support systems design and function
• Knowledge of applied water chemistry principles and water distribution processes
• Familiarity with computer automation, filtration, and disinfection systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/schematics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution
• Minimum three years of combined education and industry experience
• Experience with work scheduling methods and operational planning
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills across multiple disciplines
• Prior management or leadership experience is preferred

Education

• High School Degree or equivalent

Benefits and Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.