Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor
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About the Role
Eram Talent seeks an experienced Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor to lead coral husbandry operations for the KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise daily coral husbandry, co culture, and fish husbandry operations to ensure optimal coral growth and production
- Implement advanced coral restoration techniques, including coral sexual and asexual reproduction methodologies
- Manage coral nursery operations while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, animal welfare, and operational efficiency
- Monitor coral health, identify and diagnose coral diseases, and implement corrective actions
- Supervise and support husbandry technicians to ensure compliance with procedures and quality standards
- Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational records, and production documentation
- Coordinate daily activities with the Coral Husbandry team, management, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders
- Support delivery of nursery operational readiness, commissioning, and ongoing coral production programs
- Monitor and maintain aquatic life support systems, water quality, and environmental conditions
- Participate in diving operations to support coral monitoring, maintenance, and restoration activities
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and report incidents
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance coral production and restoration outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Biology, Marine Science, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years of hands on experience in coral husbandry with strong emphasis on coral sexual reproduction
- Proven experience in coral propagation, co culture husbandry, fish husbandry, and aquaculture operations
- Strong understanding of aquatic life support systems, coral health management, and marine husbandry practices
- Experience supervising technical teams in marine, aquarium, aquaculture, or coral restoration environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and digital documentation systems
- Excellent communication, documentation, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Willingness to relocate to a remote project location and participate in diving activities
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Overview
- Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Coral Husbandry Technician Supervisor to support the KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative (KCRI), one of the world's largest coral reef conservation and restoration programs.
- Reporting to the Coral Husbandry Specialist, the role is responsible for supervising coral husbandry operations, co culture systems, and fish husbandry activities to maximize coral production for reef restoration.
- The successful candidate will oversee daily nursery operations, ensure high standards of coral care and aquatic husbandry, supervise technical staff, and contribute to advanced coral restoration techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily coral husbandry, co culture, and fish husbandry operations to ensure optimal coral growth and production.
- Implement advanced coral restoration techniques, including coral sexual and asexual reproduction methodologies.
- Manage coral nursery operations while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, animal welfare, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor coral health, identify and diagnose coral diseases, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Supervise and support husbandry technicians to ensure compliance with established husbandry procedures and quality standards.
- Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational records, and production documentation.
- Coordinate daily activities with the Coral Husbandry team, management, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
- Support the successful delivery of nursery operational readiness, commissioning, and ongoing coral production programs.
- Monitor and maintain aquatic life support systems, water quality, and environmental conditions.
- Participate in diving operations to support coral monitoring, maintenance, and restoration activities when required.
- Attend project meetings and provide operational updates and technical input.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and report incidents, hazards, and near misses promptly.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Biology, Marine Science, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands on experience in coral husbandry with a strong emphasis on coral sexual reproduction.
- Proven experience in coral propagation, co culture husbandry, fish husbandry, and aquaculture operations.
- Strong understanding of aquatic life support systems, coral health management, and marine husbandry practices.
- Experience supervising technical teams in marine, aquarium, aquaculture, or coral restoration environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and digital documentation systems.
- Excellent communication, documentation, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Previous experience working in remote or project based environments is highly desirable.
- Middle East experience and Arabic language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.
- Willingness to relocate to a remote project location and participate in diving activities as required.
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