JOB DESCRIPTION – Water Quality Technician

Reports to: Water Quality Supervisor

Department: Hatchery  

Division: Production

Grade: GW

JOB OVERVIEW:

To ensure optimum water quality by sampling, monitoring, testing, inspecting and timely checking on the parameters to prevent mortalities.

KEY DUTIES

• Checking Pond Water Parameters like Temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen etc at 07:00am in the morning, 3:00pm in the afternoon and in the evening before departure.
• Calibrate equipment and verify data for data accuracy and ensure proper record keeping.
• Collect water samples from the ponds and perform water quality analysis.
• Prepare daily Analysis / water quality report for submission to the Hatchery Manager.
• Ensure the aeration system is switched off once the dissolved Oxygen is above 3.0 mg/L and recheck every after 30 minutes.
• Analyze the weather condition to monitor dissolved Oxygen in the ponds.
• Ensure that Pond water is exchanged once in bad condition to avoid mortalities considering the cost implication of flashing the pond.
• Apply necessary minerals for water fertilization to make the pond water ideal for cultured fish.
• Process weekly fuel requisitions with Approval of the line manager to ensure that genset is fueled all the time to run in the night for oxygen generation in the ponds.
• Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of laboratory equipment as well as keeping them clean all the time.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor / Line Manager.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

1. Diploma in Fisheries Management & Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology or any discipline in Fisheries and other related field
2. 1–2 years of experience in a similar or related role
3. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
4. Strong analytical skills
5. Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.
6. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
7. Knowledge of water science
8. Able to swim

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: [email protected], clearly specifying the job position in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 03rd July 2025.

Yalelo Uganda is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates who meet the requirements are highly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process