Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor📣 إعلان

About the Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor Role

JAL International Co. Ltd. is seeking a Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor to join their program in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. This contract position will involve implementing advanced coral restoration techniques and managing daily operations within a coral nursery. The role requires a hands-on approach and a willingness to relocate to a remote area, with the work locations including Jeddah and Makkah. The position reports to the Coral Husbandry Specialist.

Core Responsibilities

The Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor will be responsible for a range of critical tasks to ensure the success of coral restoration efforts. Key duties include:

• Applying expert knowledge in coral asexual reproduction and co-culture practices to maximize coral production for restoration and enhancement initiatives.
• Maintaining coral husbandry to the highest standards, ensuring the cleanliness of tanks, substrates, and equipment.
• Managing co-culture and fish husbandry operations to equivalent high standards.
• Recognizing and diagnosing coral diseases, and implementing appropriate treatment responses.
• Supervising the husbandry team on quality standards and co-culture farming procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborating with the team on the Primary Nursery Operational Readiness program and post-commissioning production timelines.
• Facilitating daily communication between the Coral Husbandry team, management, and other personnel.
• Performing necessary diving activities in support of field operations.
• Attending project meetings and contributing to ongoing project discussions.
• Complying with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures and actively participating in HSE initiatives.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Biology or a related field, or equivalent significant work-based experience in coral and fish husbandry/aquaculture.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in coral husbandry, with a specific emphasis on coral sexual reproduction.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in coral co-culture practices.
• Previous experience working in remote or challenging, project-based environments.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to relocate to a remote location.

Desirable Attributes

The following qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Experience working in the Middle East.
• Arabic language skills.
• A basic understanding of Aquatic Life Support Systems design and operations.

Work Context and Type

This is a contract role based in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia, with specific work locations in Jeddah and Makkah. The position requires relocation to a remote area. The required experience for this role is between 2 to 5 years.