Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor
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About the Role
About the Role The Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor plays a pivotal role in this program.
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About The Role
The Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor plays a pivotal role in this program.
Reporting to the Coral Husbandry Specialist, you will implement advanced coral restoration techniques with a strong emphasis on co-culture husbandry, manage the day-to-day operations of the coral nursery, and contribute directly to large-scale reef restoration efforts.
This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring willingness to relocate to a remote area.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply expert knowledge in coral asexual reproduction and co-culture practices to maximise coral production for restoration and enhancement
- Manage coral husbandry to the highest standards including cleanliness of tanks, substrates, and equipment
- Manage co-culture and fish husbandry operations to equivalent standards
- Recognize and diagnose coral diseases and implement appropriate responses
- Supervise the husbandry team on quality standards and co-culture farming procedures
- Maintain accurate records and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Collaborate with the team on the Primary Nursery Operational Readiness programme and post-commissioning production timelines
- Facilitate daily communication between the Coral Husbandry team, management, and other personnel
- Dive as necessary in support of field operations
- Attend project meetings and contribute to ongoing project discussions
- Comply with all HSE procedures and actively participate in HSE initiatives
Essential
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Biology or a relevant field, or significant work-based experience in coral and fish husbandry/aquaculture
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in coral husbandry with an 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 (written and spoken)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to relocate to a remote location
Desirable
- Experience working in the Middle East
- Arabic language skills
- Basic understanding of Aquatic Life Support Systems design and operations
Key Competencies
Coral husbandry expertise · Co-culture knowledge · Analytical & problem-solving skills · Team leadership · Adaptability · HSE awareness · Detail orientation
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