The Research Technician is a full-time, hourly position focused on conducting and analyzing experimental trials to identify deterrents that reduce sea turtle take at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Responsibilities include conducting behavioral trials across day, dusk, and nighttime treatments, reviewing and coding animal behavior in recorded trials, maintaining the testing facility, managing data, and occasionally assisting with other onsite projects.

The Golden Nugget is a hotel and casino located in Las Vegas. Our property houses two large public aquariums, ranging from 75,000 gallons to 200,000 gallons, along with quarantine and holding systems behind the scenes. We are seeking an experienced individual who can meet our job expectations and level of exhibit care we proudly provide. The responsibilities of the LSS Operator include daily maintenance of LSS systems, repairs and replacement of equipment, and completion of monthly checklists. This is a non-supervisory position, the LSS Operator is the only formal LSS personnel and works in close communication and cooperation with Life Sciences Management.

The LSS Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all large-scale LSS systems within the Frost Science Museum complex. This staff person also assists the Aquarist Team as needed with respect to modifications/additions regarding the small-scale, self-standing LSS packages and LSS systems at Batchelor Environmental Center. The LSS Technician works collaboratively throughout the Museum in a creative environment and contributes to the department’s efficient operation. This position works a schedule set by the supervisor and may encompass non-traditional days and hours, and may be asked to report to work for life support or animal care emergencies.

This position is assigned to both BEC holding facility and Frost Science facility.

Diver inside kelp forest water tank surrounded by fish our Life Support Systems Supervisor is part of the leadership of our Living Collections Department. While providing daily monitoring of our life support systems, our Life Support Systems Supervisor serves as a front line supervisor, overseeing all daily maintenance, repair, and operation of filtration, lighting, and automated control systems, all while keeping accurate and up-to-date records and providing efficient communication to all Living Collection teams and other departments within the California Science Center. The LSS Supervisor will use independent judgment and critical thinking to problem solve, collaborate with team members when necessary, and provide all necessary direction to life support systems staff and volunteers. Under the direction of the Life Support Systems Manager, the Life Support Systems Supervisor helps lead the LSS team and is responsible for supervising and coaching the staff in the execution of tasks and projects.

At Discovery Cove Orlando, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we’ve already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

The Manager, Dive Operations & Habitat Maintenance provides leadership and operational support for Discovery Cove and Aquatica’s maintenance dive operations and habitat maintenance programs. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily execution of underwater cleaning, habitat presentation, dive safety operations, underwater repairs, and maintenance diver staffing throughout the park’s aquatic habitats and systems.

The position is responsible for contributing to staff development, operational planning, dive safety compliance, preventative maintenance procedures, contractor coordination, and capital project support while ensuring the highest standards of habitat cleanliness, safety, operational efficiency, and guest experience.

The ideal candidate is an operationally focused leader with strong experience in aquarium or commercial diving operations, habitat maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, and team leadership within a zoological or aquatic environment.

The National Aquarium is seeking a Life Support Engineer (LSE) to perform daily operations and monitor LS equipment for the large exhibit systems throughout the aquarium facility. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining water levels, back washing large sand filters, monitoring/adjusting air flow and ozone generator adjustments and all other equipment vital to the operation of life support systems as directed by the senior engineering staff or Director of Life Support.

• 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 AquariumInteracts with LS engineers, Biological Programs staff (aquarists, dolphin trainers, curators) on a daily basis
• Interacts with LS engineers, Biological Programs staff (aquarists, dolphin trainers, curators) on a daily basis
• Able to apply logic to tracing pipelines, basic mechanical skills and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional during emergency procedures
• Support company mission.
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or required.