Norwegian/Danish Speaking Aquaculture Biologist
Job description
The AquaBioTech Group is looking for a qualified individual to work on the design, development, coordination and reporting of various aquatic / aquaculture projects relating to the aquaponic / hydroponic and RAS systems for fish and shrimp species in hatcheries and grow-out operations that the company supplies to its international clients. The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of international staff on certain projects within the company as well as assisting in areas such as product procurement and testing, project oversight and commissioning. The candidate must also be able to understand, write and speak fluently in English, Norwegian and/or Danish.
Synopsis of position offered:
A position within the AquaBioTech Group has arisen for a suitably qualified person to work on a variety of projects within the Group’s diverse portfolio. The position is described as Aquaculture Engineer with knowledge of Design & Engineering.
The responsibilities of the selected candidate are focused as follows:
The primary task is to provide engineering assistance in the design of aquaponic / hydroponic and recirculation systems for fish / shrimp hatcheries and on growing farms. Our design team requires technical input from an engineer about optimising designs in recirculation systems for our internal and external projects. In aiding with the project specific designs, the candidate will help prepare detailed plans, engineering calculations, specification lists and Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for projects in order to devise accurate budgets, financial plans and purchase management programs. There will also be the need to travel to help supervise overseas installations and project commissioning.
Reporting directly to the Design & Engineering Manager, the position is demanding requiring a person who is highly motivated and self-organised. The selected person must be prepared to work to very tight deadlines in isolated and multi-functional projects and in conjunction with a team of international staff based at our head-office based in Malta, as well as staff who are based at the project sites.
Requirements
• A successful candidate is likely to have a good solid a background in aquaculture sciences, preferably with at least an B.Sc. level of education, although experience-based candidates are encouraged to apply. Experience / specialisation in recirculation technology is an essential asset that is sort in a candidate.
• The selected candidate will have a number of assignments to develop and work on in juxtapose, but will also be expected to become involved in the overall marketing and promotion of the AquaBioTech Group’s services so as to ensure that a continuous stream of work comes into the company.
• The successful candidate will be offered a long-term, fixed term contract with the company that could easily be extended.
• The selected candidate will have to speak and write English, Norwegian and/or Danish, fluently
and be a clear communicator. Knowledge of any other languages would be considered an
asset, although not essential.
• The selected candidate must have a clear EU passport with no travel restrictions or legal
convictions and be in possession of a clean driving licence. Applicants must be prepared to
travel at short notice as part of international assignments the company is awarded.
Training provided
Basic training will be provided.
Any assistance with accommodation/relocation
AquaBioTech Group can assist with accommodation if required.
Salary
Eur 18.000 – 20.000
How will the interviews be held
Skype/Teams Interview.
Any other information
To apply for this vacancy please send your updated CV on eures.recruitment.jobsplus@gov.mt quoting
the vacancy title and reference number. 363769