Water Quality Manager (Aquarium Life Support System Manager)

Water Quality Manager - Miral Experiences

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Job Overview

This role manages and monitors the operations and maintenance of the automated life support control systems and water treatment facilities, including software, hardware, and support equipment. The manager oversees long term planning of ALSS maintenance facilities, training, certifications, and ensures compliance with environmental regulations. The position coordinates with other departments, leads capital/infrastructure planning, evaluates new technology, and supports budget planning.

Responsibilities

• 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 training 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 documentation.
• Reviews and analyzes the daily reports and paperwork from the team; creates and implements a strategic plan to improve every colleague's efficiency.
• 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 impact the park's operations and gives 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, ensuring 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.

Qualifications

• 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 involve multiple departments.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent English communication skills, verbal and written.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Advanced 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.

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