Water Quality Technician

Job Title: Water Quality Technician

The Water Quality Technician is responsible for carrying out the assigned routine inspections and service maintenance of the ALSS equipment and facilities in a related field; thus directly impacting the health and safety of animals, colleagues, contractors, guests, and Theme Park's operations. This position requires standing for prolonged periods, moving/lifting up to 45kgs of load, working with hazardous chemicals, and in confined spaces. The role requires working on shifting schedules, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

General Scope:

• Performs routine inspections and maintenance services such as water tests and analysis, preventive and corrective maintenance in a related field.
• Records accurate data of activities by completing the ALSS checklists and other documents.
• Assists in the troubleshooting and repairs of the ALSS equipment and facilities.
• Operates the Life Support System in accordance with the ALSS SOP and manual.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of all chemical drums, storage areas, and workstations.
• Utilizes safe handling, usage, storage, and disposal practices for chemicals, toxic substances, and hazardous waste in accordance with the Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and ALSS SOPs.
• Maintains tools, parts, materials, and equipment inventory; reports any missing items for replenishments.
• Completes all required training; maintains professional development and competencies.
• Performs other duties as directed by the ALSS leadership team.

Technical Scope for Pump Mechanic:

• Assists with inspections, diagnoses, and major/minor repairs on all ALSS pumps, motors, hydraulic equipment, compressors, controls, valves, and related equipment.
• Assists with various analyses and inspections of mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair, or replacements.
• Ensures the continuous operation of all saltwater, freshwater, and water treatment systems.

Technical Scope for Filtration Mechanic:

• Assists in the troubleshooting and repairing critical animal life support equipment, filtration systems, valves, heat exchangers, pumps, motors, fractionators, ozone systems, UV sterilizers, and seawater lines.
• Performs routine maintenance on ALSS systems and equipment, including mechanical preventative maintenance, raw seawater line pigging, and valve maintenance.
• Assists in the draining, filling, and isolation of all habitats, holding pools, decorative pools, and waterfalls.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Aquatic Life Support Systems, Wastewater Treatment, or Recreational Swimming Pool setting.
• Basic English communication skills, written/verbal.
• Basic knowledge of all basic mathematical applications.
• Working knowledge of all basic hand tools and measuring devices in a related field.
• Basic mechanical/technical troubleshooting skills.

Pump Mechanic:

• Basic understanding of how to diagnose and repair a variety of pump problems, from primary issues and cavitation to excessive vibration.
• Basic understanding of how to interpret pump curves.
• Basic mechanical/technical knowledge in ALSS, Public Pools, or Wastewater Treatment.
• Basic working knowledge of mechanics; motors, hydraulics, centrifugal and vertical pumps, compressors, and liquid metering pumps.

Filtration Mechanic:

• Basic understanding of how to interpret PID layout of systems and pipe installation.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration as it applies to animal life support systems.
• Basic working knowledge pertaining to the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairing of various types of small pumps and related equipment.
• Basic working knowledge of automated controls, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical devices.