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Description

Wild West Steelhead is a fully integrated aquaculture company operating a recirculation rainbow trout hatchery, 2 cage culture sites and a processing plant on Lake Diefenbaker, Saskatchewan. The company is one of the largest trout producers in Canada.

The ROV Operator will report directly to the outside supervisor (and secondarily the production manager). The primary role of this position is the operation and maintenance of the Company's remotely operated underwater vehicle, along with maintaining appropriate records for all underwater inspections of nets, moorings, etc. A secondary function of this role will be Sr. Fish Tech duties, when not conducting ROV operations.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:
-operation and maintenance of WWS's ROV equipment in carrying out remote underwater inspections of nets, moorings, and other submerged equipment.
-attending online training courses may be required
-knowledge of WWS's BAP plan, in particular with respect for frequency of inspections of underwater equipment
-maintaining appropriate records of inspections
-safe and knowledgeable operation of heavy equipment: crane, telehandler, winch, pumps, compressors, feed system, boats and barges
-feeding and harvesting operations
-pumping, grading, vaccinating and counting fish
-conduct net and pen maintenance, including net changes
-assisting with SCUBA diving operations for net inspection and/or maintenance and removal of mortalities
-other duties as required

Key Skills and Competencies:
-good hand-eye coordination
-basic understanding of electronics
-good spatial orientation skills
-familiar with third party certification programs
-excellent record keeping skills
-good general knowledge of the husbandry of salmonids
-ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and good public relations
-ability to follow established operating practices and procedures