Animal Life Support Systems (ALSS) Engineer - Systems Automation

Farah Experiences

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: QP307-106

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for highly skilled engineers in related Systems Automation to join our SeaWorld Abu Dhabi team. In this role you will ensure a smooth and efficient operations of the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi facilities in Zoological Department by carrying out the tasks related to ALSS (Animal Life Support Systems); thus directly impacting the health and safety of animals, colleagues, contractors and guests, and Theme Park’s operations.

The ALSS Engineers are responsible of the preventive, corrective and service maintenance of all ALSS equipment in Systems Automation; recommends necessary maintenance services in accordance to the ALSS SOPs and manuals, and ensures documentation of all technical activities are maintained.

They are required to work in confined spaces, moves/lifts up to 45kgs of load, stands in a prolonged period of time and are also required to work on a shifting schedules, including night shifts and public holidays.

Job scope includes:

- Performs the assigned preventive, corrective and other maintenance services in a related field and ensures the timely completion of the tasks.
- Ensures all life support systems are operating within all environmental applicable regulations and permit conditions; maintains the water quality for the health of the animals, mammals, fish, and humans.
- Analyzes data provided by the controls system, meters, the laboratory, or other Animal Care staff, in order to troubleshoot water quality, flow or other systems problems.
- Performs various troubleshooting techniques related to field of expertise.
- Utilizes safe handling, storage and disposal practices for toxic substance and hazardous waste in accordance to company/department’s SOPs and manuals.
- Maintains accurate logs of the maintenance activities and reports the status to the ALSS leadership team.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of all chemical drums, storage areas and workstation.
- Maintains the department’s tools, parts, materials and equipment inventory.
- Works in vaults, and other confined spaces, utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment.
- Completes all required trainings; maintains professional development and competencies.
- Performs other duties assigned by the ALSS leadership.

Systems Automation:

- Conducts testing, troubleshooting, repairs and other maintenance services on a variety of low and medium voltage industrial electrical systems, components, Ozone generators, UV sterilizers, Level sensors, ORP and pH probes, motors and machinery.
- Installs, maintains, repairs and calibrates a wide variety of ALSS electronic recording and indicating instruments.
- Maintains, monitors, and operates the automated life support systems and water treatment facilities.
- Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

- Diploma related to the technical field
- 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 years of experience in aquatic life support systems in a zoo, aquarium, or oceanarium setting is a plus
- Basic English communication skills, verbal/written
- Excellent troubleshooting skills related to System Automation
- Working knowledge to all basic hand tools and measuring devices in a related field of expertise
- Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel)

Systems Automation:

- Demonstrable knowledge of electronic based controls and programming ability
- Working knowledge of electronic controls systems and telemetry equipment
- Working knowledgeable on the methods of installing, calibrating, trouble shooting and repairing control systems and instruments.
- Able to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and symbols

About the Company

Farah Experiences LLC was established in 2008 to provide world-class entertainment experiences. Today, the company manages and operates Ferrari World Abu Dhabi , the world's first Ferrari-branded Theme Park and Yas Waterworld, the UAE's unique Emirati water theme park.

Millions of satisfied guests have already visited the two iconic family attractions set in the heart of Yas Island, ideally located 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 30 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 45 minutes from Dubai.

Farah Experiences is a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Miral Asset Management LLC.

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