Fish Farm Manager job description

About the job

We are looking for a fish farm manager to run the aquaculture cycle from fry to harvest and sale, keeping water quality, fish health and costs under control.

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan production, fry stocking and harvest dates to meet demand and contracts
• Monitor water quality, including temperature, oxygen and salinity, and act on the results
• Oversee feeding and track growth and feed conversion rates
• Arrange regular stock checks for disease and parasites with the vet
• Oversee the hatchery, egg incubation and larval rearing, and select brood stock
• Manage the budget and purchases of feed, fry and equipment
• Negotiate with buyers and organize harvest, chilling and transport
• Lead the team of workers, divers and technicians and enforce safety rules

Working conditions

• Work on site at the coast or ponds, sometimes on boats
• On call for emergencies such as oxygen or power failures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marine biology, aquaculture or animal production
• At least 6 years of experience in aquaculture, including at least 2 years leading a team

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Aquaculture
• Water quality management
• Fish health
• Hatchery management
• Feed conversion ratio
• Budget management
• Marketing fish products
• Leadership

Preferred

• Experience with sea cages or recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)
• Knowledge of food safety and traceability standards
• Good technical English