Life Support Systems Technician I

Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Life Support Systems Technician I is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all aquatic animal Life Support Systems (LSS) at Georgia Aquarium. This position will work with other Zoological Operations staff to monitor water chemistry parameters, make necessary changes or repairs, and provide daily updates to senior staff.

What You Will Do

Monitor LSS equipment and processes, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, assist with capital improvement projects, and maintain LSS system logs and records.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires the ability to learn to repair LSS or similar industrial mechanical plant equipment, as well as proficiency in using computer skills and proper test equipment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of one year of experience in aquatic animal life support systems or similar industrial processing plant work experience
  • Ability to repair LSS or similar industrial mechanical plant equipment
  • Basic electrical knowledge with circuits <120volts
  • Proficiency in using proper test equipment, hand & power tools, and shop equipment
  • Experience with pipe fitting utilizing PVC, Copper, and tubing
  • Above average computer skills
  • Experience operating multi-computer networks with dynamic graphic-based user interfaces or human machine interfaces (HMI’s)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Four-year college degree or two-year trade school degree
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