RAS Lead Technician

An Aquaculture RAS Senior Technician is responsible for supervising the day-to-day care, feeding and health monitoring of farmed species such as Kingfish and Salmon.

They are responsible for ensuring and supporting the technicians in providing optimal growing conditions for the fish, making sure the feeding and production strategy is implemented tank side. Planning with Production manager and directing work. Recognising and responding to system changes.

Key tasks

• Supervision of farm workers and technicians

• Ensuring all daily work is completed to an appropriate standard at the end of each day

• Monitor of water quality and response to issues if required

• Respond to fish health concerns and escalate as appropriate

• Checking maintenance of monitoring and RAS equipment is on task

• Assessment of fish for growth and condition, assisting Production manager with planning

General

• Follow strict hygiene and bio-security protocols

• Adhere to Health and Safety standard

• Maintain RAS infrastructure

•  Troubleshooting and assisting staff with issues

Entry level

• Relevant Tertiary Aquaculture qualification beneficial

• Strong understanding of Recirculating systems and Production

• Good level of physical fitness

• Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Basic plumbing and low voltage electrical wiring experience. 

• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving

Qualifications that can be achieved

• PITO L4 in Aquaculture Fin Fish

• First Aid

• Health and Safety

Future Pathways

• RAS Lead Technician

• RAS Production Manager