Benefits:
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Relocation bonus
Training & development
Vision insurance
Reports to: Control Room Manager Classification: ☒Exempt ☐ Non-exempt
At Atlantic Sapphire, we are re-imagining and implementing the most innovative and scalable approach to producing protein. Our salmon is raised in a revolutionary Bluehouse™ – the equivalent of a Greenhouse where fish are given ideal conditions to thrive. We are a Norwegian publicly traded company, and our US Operations are based out of Homestead, FL.
When joining Atlantic Sapphire, you are not only working in a company that cares about people’s health and well-being, but also for the health of our planet. We are a team committed to our fish, planet, and people. Our culture is fast-paced, courageous, innovative, diverse, team-based and driven to build a common goal.
Blue Is The New Green! www.atlanticsapphire.com
Job Summary:
The individual in this role will be responsible for the monitoring and safe remote operations of multiple fish farming (RAS) systems, and associated utility systems during both normal and emergency situations.
Job Description:
Core areas of responsibility:
Remotely control and monitor system operations, alarms, video surveillance, and communications of production facilities
Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions on operating systems, subsystems, and supporting infrastructure and assets
Maintain process safety awareness across all systems
Interpret SCADA, HMI, and/or other visualizations to make informed operational decisions and/or actions
Respond to alarms and dispatch operators by priority in a timely manner and follow the company’s alarm management response guidelines
Monitor and respond to emergency and non-emergency phone calls and initiates action or emergency response, as appropriate
Conduct a complete and thorough verbal and written shift handover of operational conditions to the oncoming shift
Track, record, and order facility chemical and oxygen based on predictions
Interpret facility data, and create reports as requested
Take action to ensure facility abnormalities are reported, and addressed by the responsible party
Ensure proper function and operate drum filters, biofilters, heat exchangers, ozone/skimmer systems, NaOH systems, and chillers.
Troubleshoot, repair, or replace mechanical equipment (pumps, pipe flanges, etc.).
Monitor and confirm quality assurance water quality sensors and their readings (oxygen, pH, etc.).
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and Company HSE Standards, along with site security program
Support Farm Operations team as needed
Skills, competences, and knowledge to perform the work
Strong knowledge and ability to independently make sound decision based on biological data
Background in aquaculture, recirculating aquaculture systems (some basic levels of Drum filters, Biofilters, Hydro Dynamics etc), fisheries, or fish handling preferred.
3+ years fish farming/RAS experience or proven ability of comparable expertise
Knowledge and use of hand tools, power tools, and related safety considerations preferred.
Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
Understanding of facility systems, operations, automation, and subsystems.
Able to process a lot of information at once
Knowledge of the SCADA systems
Ability to remain focused in a control room environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to interact with all levels of management and non-management.
Fluent with Microsoft Office applications and knowledgeable in CMMS and/or ERP systems
Willingness to support Farm Operations as needed.
Work Environment This job operates in a combined office and production environment.
Schedule
This job is salary and will consist of a rotating multi-shift schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage. Lunch break is 1 hour and is coordinated daily with your manager. The facility is 24/hr and may require fast response all hands-on deck calls should there be issues with the farm.
Physical Demands
☐ Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction ☒ Sitting down. Particularly for sustained periods of time ☒ Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time ☒ Walking ☒ Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward ☒ Lifting ☒ Repetitive motion
☒ Sedentary work and up to 10 pounds of force/lifting ☐ Light work. Up to 20 pounds of force/lifting ☐ Medium work. Up to 30 pounds of force/lifting ☐ Heavy work. More than 30 pounds of force/lifting