Farm technician

Company: Central institutions of Brekeshi water aquaculture

Location: Chennai

About the Role

The Farm Technician is a full-time, on-site role responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of aquaculture facilities. This role involves collaborating with the farm management team to improve productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring water quality parameters.
• Feeding and observing stock.
• Cleaning tanks or ponds.
• Assisting with stocking, grading, and harvesting activities.
• Recording operational data.
• Reporting any irregularities in animal health or equipment performance.
• Supporting basic troubleshooting of pumps, aerators, and filtration systems.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Following biosecurity and safety protocols.
• Assisting senior staff with trials, sampling, and implementation of farm procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Solid understanding of aquaculture or fisheries practices.
• Basic knowledge of fish or shrimp farming, water quality, and animal health.
• Ability to perform hands-on farm operations:
• Feeding
• Cleaning
• Basic equipment maintenance
• Safe handling of stock
• Strong observational, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to follow standard operating procedures, safety and biosecurity guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to work on-site in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, technicians, and other team members.

Qualifications

• Basic educational background in aquaculture, fisheries, agriculture, biology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications or diplomas are an advantage.
• Prior experience in aquaculture, livestock farming, or related technical roles is preferred.
• Motivated entry-level candidates with relevant interest may be considered.