The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for a Life Support Systems Supervisor to join the facilities and operations team. The Life Support Systems (LSS) Supervisor at the Seattle Aquarium oversees the monitoring, operation, repair, maintenance, and optimization of all aquatic life support systems to ensure safe habitats and compliance with animal welfare, sustainability, and safety standards. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Supervisor leads a team of LSS technicians, ensuring systems function efficiently and sustainably. This role works closely with Animal Care, Water Quality, Facilities, and Operations teams to support the health and well-being of the Aquarium’s aquatic life. The Supervisor also participates in on-call overnight monitoring and emergency response for critical life support systems. Through these efforts, the LSS Supervisor helps ensure exceptional care for the Aquarium’s animals and a positive experience for visitors and staff.
All positions at the Aquarium support and advance our SALISH Values (Sustainable, Awe-Inspiring, Learning and Improving, Inclusive Community, Scientific Integrity, Honoring Place). As a part of our values, the Aquarium is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We adopted a DEI strategic plan and Regenerative Plan. We envision a future in which ocean and coastal communities survive and thrive, where we can meet the needs of the present while building more resilient and equitable systems for the future.