We're hiring!

The Oceanário de Lisboa is recruiting a Life Support Systems Technician for the Biology & Conservation Department!

MISSION
To ensure the well-being of the animals and the exhibition quality of the Lisbon Oceanarium aquariums.

RESPONSIBILITIES
| To ensure the safety and well-being of the animal collection through the correct operation of the life support systems;
| To guarantee the operation of the equipment allocated to the automation and monitoring of the installation;
| Supervising the activities of subcontracted companies for maintenance and/or installation activities of the facility's automation and monitoring equipment in the scope of the life support systems;
| All other services that are deemed necessary to the pursuit of the activity.

COMPETENCES
| Basic knowledge of life support systems
| Basic knowledge in the area of Information Technologies (databases, programming, network infrastructures, computer applications)
| Basic knowledge of water quality (preferential)
| Knowledge of aquariology and/or aquaculture (preferable)
| Knowledge of diving (preferable)
| Written and spoken English;
| Knowledge of swimming.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
| A team worker
| Available for work
| Responsible
| Ability to identify and solve problems
| Positive attitude
| Proactivity
| Ease of communication

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree in Biological Engineering / Bioengineering or Chemical and Biological Engineering or similar

WORKING CONDITIONS / SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
| Humid environment and temperature differences
| Prevention / shift work

Applications by sending CV and email to rh@oceanario.pt, until February 5th
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted