Aquaculture harvesting technician jobs in Finland
Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific cultured species.
Aquaculture harvesting technician - Which skills are essential?
Dispose of waste, blood and inferior quality fish according to site waste management procedures.
Gather dead fish in recipients like tanks and cages.
Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.
Apply fish harvest methods effectively and in a manner which minimises the stress caused to fish. Slaughter the fish in a humane manner.
Observe and report fish harvest and variations from expected harvest quota.
Set up equipment and areas to effectively grade fish according to requirements. Maintain the equipment in a serviceable condition throughout the grading process. Clean and store the equipment after use.
Knowledge of up-to-date fish harvesting methods.
Ensure that operations comply with standards for sustainable aquaculture.
Set up fish harvesting equipment for the efficient slaughter of the fish and subsequent storage.
Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.
Prepare fish treatment facilities to effectively isolate contaminated fish during treatment. Control the application of treatments to avoid contaminating other stock, containers and the wider environment.
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.
The processes which allow the identification and classification of fish.
Observe, describe and monitor abnormal fish behaviour in respect of feeding, swimming, surfacing.
Reasonably estimate harvest equipment needed, provide accurate harvest estimates and work within assigned budgets.
Monitor feeding behaviour of farm animals. Collect information on the growth of the animals, and forecast future growth. Monitor and assess biomass taking mortality into account.
Identity major European farmed fish, shellfish and crustacean species.
Gather live fish using techniques which minimise the stress caused to fish and avoid fish escapes occurring. Grade them manually or using equipment. Report on the grading operation, ensuring compliance with specifications.
Operate fish capture equipment, for grading, sampling or harvesting purposes.
The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.
Prepare health documents for the despatch of fish, molluscs, crustaceans or others.
Grade fish, molluscs, crustaceans manually and using equipment in preparation for harvesting.
Carry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.
Monitor treated fish to evaluate the effect of treatments.
The set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.
Apply prescribed fish treatments under supervision, including assistance with vaccination immersion and injection procedures.
Prepare fish harvesting equipment and facilities for the efficient slaughter of the fish and subsequent storage.
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
The methods and equipment required to extinguisht fires occured in aquaculture settings.
Monitor conditions during gathering of live fish, including stress in the fish.
Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.
Operate small craft used for transport and feeding.
Clean and store fish harvesting equipment after use.
Grade fish, molluscs, crustaceans manually and use equipment in preparation for harvesting. Harvest shellfish for human consumption. Harvest live fish for live transport. Harvest all species in a humane manner. Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality.
Prepare for personnel operation of small craft, both with licence and without licence.
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality. Effectively store fish in chilled storage.
Move through water by means of the limbs.
Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.
Aquaculture harvesting technician - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Competent use of English; R351refers to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
Can cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.
Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
Maintain an effective internal communication system among employees and department managers.
Plan the work of teams and individuals. Assess the work of teams and individuals. Provide feedback to teams and individuals on work carried out. Support and mentor individuals and teams. Prepare work instructions for new tasks.
Collect information on growth rate in farm aquatic species.
Communicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.
Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.
Screen for deformities in live fish including larvae
Work outdoors in hot or cold circumstances.
Monitor and assess growth rates and biomass of cultivated fish species, taking mortalities into account. Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess mortalities.
The study of the form or morphology of fish species.
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
The methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.
Can manually lift, transfer, position and set down a load, using lifting gears such as forklifts, winches, sea cranes and others. Can operate equipment used in the transportation of fish, shellfish, crustaceans and others, such as trucks, tractors, trailers, conveyers, etc.
Make sure that health and safety procedures have been established and followed across all aquaculture facilities including cages. Ensure that personnel and general public are instructed and all work activities are carried out according to relevant health and safety regulations.
Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess growth and biomass taking mortality into account, based on the different methods of growth assessment.