Supervisor, Operations/Life Support Systems (LSS)

Company: Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Location: New York
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, Certified Related Facilities, Commercial Members, Conservation Partners and Society Partners may post free unlimited online job listings as a member benefit. Non-members can purchase job listings.Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx ZooWCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. The challenges are greater than ever, but with the focus, dedication, and passion of a committed staff-combined with a unique mixture of field, zoo, and aquarium expertise-WCS will continue to set the bar for science, conservation action, and education that has driven our success in protecting wildlife and wild places for over a century.Supervisor, Operations/ Life Support Systems (LSS)Position: Supervisor, Operations/ Life Support Systems (LSS)Reports to: Assistant Director of FacilitiesLocation: Bronx ZooDepartment: Facilities and OperationsPosition Type: Full TimeAbout Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.Principal Responsibilities

• Work closely with animal department managers, and Operations Department management to develop and implement all standard operating and preventive maintenance procedures for the life support systems and/or control systems.
• Perform all operational responsibilities of life support as needed. Maintain and repair pumps, filters, ozonation and all other equipment relevant to aquatic life support.
• Monitor & maintain manual & automated chemical systems used to control sanitary standards of NYC regulated Cooling Towers.
• Supervise and provide supervisory functions over Operations Department staff on weekends.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate such situations with Management.
• Document and maintain records of mechanical systems operations, implementation, maintenance and problems.
• Provide training as needed to other WCS personnel on physical, biological and mechanical aspects of the aquatic life support systems.
• Work weekends, holidays and/or nights, as necessary, to maintain life support systems.Qualifications
  • Possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, biology or related field, or equivalent or associate's degree with 4 years' experience in an aquarium/zoo or water treatment plant/industrial systems operations capacity.
  • Must have the ability to diagnose and repair LSS equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, air compressors, control systems, and all types of filtration equipment.
  • Must be proficient in the use of test equipment, hand tools, and shop equipment.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well in both written and oral reports.Physical DemandsThe physical demands include but are not limited to the use of a Keyboard, 10-key, Mouse, and Telephone Use, Handwriting, Sitting, Standing, Crouching, Kneeling, Bending, Walking, Stair Climbing, minimal Driving, and Lifting up to 50lbs.Equal Employment Opportunity DisclaimerWCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process.Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo2300 Southern BlvdBronx, NY 10460Phone: 7187411601
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