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    Life Support Engineer - Baltimore, United States - National Aquarium

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    Essential Functions:



    • Operates life support systems for the large aquarium exhibits: Atlantic Coral Reef, Open
    Ocean, Black Tip Reef, Australia and the Dolphin exhibit


    • Operation of large sand filters, including back washes
    • Perform water transfers between Pier 3 and Pier 4 buildings
    • Monitor water levels in the exhibits and top off as needed
    • Monitor and adjust tank temperatures per protocols
    • Receive salt deliveries, and prepare raw saltwater for aquarium use
    • Daily visual inspections of filter readings, valve positions, flow rates, and pressure
    differentials


    • Maintain daily log sheet documentation
    • Monitor readings and trends in Metasys (software used by LS); recognize issues and
    respond per protocols established by Director of Life Support.


    • Inspect ozone generators, pumps, motors, blowers, chillers, etc and report problems to
    Sr. Engineer and/or Director of Life Support.


    • Measure salinity and residual oxidant levels as directed by the lab or engineers
    • Understand principles of biological, mechanical and chemical filtration
    • Manage the daily applied dose adjustments for ozone use in the Dolphin exhibit as
    directed by Sr. Engineer and/or Director of Life Support


    • Reporting
    • Daily documentation of log sheets, computer entries as directed by Sr. Engineer
    • Update Ozone Distribution List with daily status of the Dolphin pool adjustments
    • Contact designated Biological Programs staff of important updates that affect their
    exhibits


    • Safety/Hazardous Materials
    • Complies with all safety protocols established by National Aquarium

    Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
    Knowledge of water filtration, water chemistry,
    aquarium keeping and related life support equipment preferred. Able to lift and carry 50 pounds,
    climb ladders, work nights and weekends as needed, and have basic swimming skills.


    Competencies: Proficient with commonly used software (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Metasys as
    applied to National Aquarium life support. Should have mechanical aptitude and logical problemu0002solving skills. Detail oriented and observant.


    Problem Solving: Able to apply logic to tracing pipe lines, basic mechanical skills and
    equipment maintenance. Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills and the ability to remain
    calm and professional during emergency procedures.


    Human Relations: Interacts with LS engineers, Biological Programs staff (aquarists, dolphin
    trainers, curators) on a daily basis


    Accountability: Honesty and open communication is essential


    Human Resources: Non-supervisory position


    Physical Requirements: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is
    typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will
    not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a
    reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these
    requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the
    proposed accommodation


    The National Aquarium is committed to diversity and invites individuals who bring a diversity of culture, experience and ideas to apply.


    ABOUT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM


    Recently named one of Baltimore's Best Places to Work, the National Aquarium opened in 1981 as a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization, the jewel of the city's Inner Harbor redevelopment.

    SmartCEO Magazine honored the National Aquarium with the Healthiest Workplace award and the Corporate Culture award in 2016.

    With a mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures, the Aquarium is consistently ranked one of the nation's two top aquariums and has hosted over 51 million guests since opening.


    Today, the National Aquarium builds on a 35-year history of local, regional and global conservation initiatives that provide real solutions for protecting marine life, ecosystems and aquatic communities.

    Its Animal Rescue team has rescued, rehabilitated and released hundreds of marine mammals and endangered sea turtles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

    Its Animal Welfare and Science teams participate in important research efforts to confront pressing ocean conservation issues and advocate for smarter policies at local, state and federal levels.

    Through education, research, conservation action and advocacy, the National Aquarium is pursuing a vision to change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet.


    HOW TO APPLY Interested and engaged applicants should apply through our website Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made by e-mailing

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