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About the Role

National Aquaculture Group | NAQUA is seeking an experienced Aquaculture Technician to contribute to our shrimp production operations. Based in Al Lith, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, this full-time position is critical for supporting pond management, ensuring water quality, managing feeding activities, and maintaining biosecurity compliance. The role requires a professional with 2-5 years of dedicated experience in aquaculture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor water-quality parameters, including dissolved oxygen, temperature, salinity, pH, ammonia, and alkalinity.
• Support pond preparation, stocking, feeding, sampling, and harvest-readiness activities.
• Monitor shrimp growth, survival, biomass, feeding response, health, and behaviour.
• Identify operational or water-quality deviations and implement approved corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate pond, feed, mortality, sampling, and water-quality records.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, biosecurity, chemical-handling, and environmental procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 2-5 years of practical experience in aquaculture, with a focus on pond operations and shrimp production support.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of water-quality testing methodologies, effective feeding management strategies, and comprehensive shrimp-health monitoring.
• Proficiency in using water-quality meters, various field-monitoring tools, and standard Microsoft Office applications for record-keeping and reporting.

Work Environment

This role requires a willingness to work in field conditions, including various shifts, weekends, and during emergencies when operational needs dictate.

About National Aquaculture Group | NAQUA

National Aquaculture Group | NAQUA is a key player in the aquaculture sector within Saudi Arabia. The group is dedicated to the production of aquatic species, and this role directly supports its operational objectives in shrimp farming.

Application

We encourage qualified candidates to submit their applications for this full-time role.