Job Title

Aquaculture Facility Manager

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Corpus Christi

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

The Aquaculture Facilities Manager is responsible for facilities management of a research aquaculture facility focusing on genetics and breeding of eastern oysters and other species of commercial aquaculture interest in Texas and the wider United States.

The successful candidate will effectively manage facility personnel while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Management, including maintenance and upkeep, of all systems involved in facility operations.

Planning and oversight of day-to-day facility operation activities in conjunction with ongoing research projects and husbandry activities.

Creating, disseminating, and refining schedules and plans related to facility projects with input from supervisor and research hatchery team.

Working alongside research team to design, construct, improve, and maintain culture systems and develop innovative culture techniques.

Coordinating the ordering of supplies and equipment with research team and coordinating facility repairs and upgrades with contractors.

Supervision of facilities personnel.

Maintaining high standards of safety, biosecurity, and cleanliness throughout the facility.

Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local permitting and workplace regulations.

Keeping accurate and well-organized records of maintenance work, water quality, animal systems, and other facility activities.

Participating in and supporting research or husbandry activities as needed.

Consulting with potential collaborators to determine feasibility of accommodating facility use.

Communicating and addressing any damages or changes to facility systems that could potentially impact ongoing projects and activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of related experience.

A working knowledge of aquaculture facility equipment operation and maintenance (including plumbing, pumps, filtration systems, and heaters/chillers).

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills, including record keeping, scheduling, and planning.

Ability to promptly respond to on-site emergency calls.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of supervisory experience.

Experience with the culture of bivalve species and phytoplankton.

Experience in research or commercial-scale aquaculture operations and demonstrated competence with a variety of culture systems.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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