Water Quality Manager

The job scope includes:

• Manages and monitors the operations and maintenance of the automated life support control systems and water treatment facilities, which includes software, hardware, and support equipment.
• Manages the long-term planning of ALSS maintenance equipment/facilities, inspection, repair, and installation.
• Monitors the trainings and development of all colleagues in the section, evaluates their competency level and ensures that they acquired the required certifications.
• Ensures all life support systems and water treatment facilities are operating within all environmental and departmental regulations.
• Establishes and implements ALSS SOPs, checklists, forms and other documentations.
• Reviews and analyzes the daily reports and paperwork from the team; creates and implements a strategic plan to improve every colleagues’ efficiencies.
• Identifies areas for improvement and communicates to the team the necessary updates and/or services required.
• Supports the leadership with annual budget planning of the section based on park necessities and life cycle of equipment, while implementing strategies to control/reduce operating expenses without jeopardizing the animal collection or guest experience.
• Communicates to other departments of the ALSS related issues that impacts the park’s operations and give a timely update.
• Leads, supports and coordinates the short and long-term goals to the team, including capital/infrastructure planning and life cycle assessment.
• Evaluates and researches new technology related to Life Support Systems in line with our vision of being the worldwide leader in our field.
• Manages the ALSS colleagues in all areas of the Water Quality department.
• Participates in facility/attraction design review processes in order to communicate operational improvements to designers.
• Participates in water quality and/or civil/environmental engineering professional organizations.
• Participates in facilities/attractions refurbishment program by developing scope requirements, budget requirements, schedules, insuring all third-party inspections are completely working in conjunction with the HSE Department and providing acceptance of the facility/attraction on behalf of Animal Habitats (ALSS) section.
• Facilitates the section’s recruitment process.
• Performs other duties as directed by the leadership team.

To be considered for the role, you will need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical/Mechanical Engineering, Marine Science or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• AFO, C.P.R./A.E.D. and First Aid Certification
• 7 years of experience in aquatic life support systems in a zoo, aquarium or oceanarium setting
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role
• 3 years of experience in managing projects that involves multiple departments
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills • Excellent English communications skills, verbal/written
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Advance knowledge in systematic review and troubleshooting ALSS Water Filtration, Technical System, Public Pools and Waste Water Treatment
• Able to read and comprehend Blueprints, Piping, and Instrumentation
• Able to read and comprehend a habitat flow diagram and create a draft
• Proficient in current computer applications, including MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now!