Job Details

ID #54100077
Estado California
Ciudad Sacramento
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente California
Showed 2025-07-01
Fecha 2025-07-01
Fecha tope 2025-08-30
Categoría Ciencia/biotecnológicos
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Site Manager – Aquaculture Operations

California, Sacramento, 94203 Sacramento USA
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Location: Near Sacramento, California

Company: Plaza Aquafarms

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Aquaculture / Fish Farming

Application Deadline: Open until filled

About Us

Plaza Aquafarms is a dynamic and rapidly expanding aquaculture company specializing in the production of white sturgeon for both meat and caviar. Based near Sacramento, California, we have grown significantly in the past six months—from operating one farm site to six—through strategic acquisitions. Our operations include both flow-through and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and excellence in fish health and production.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced, driven, and hands-on Site Manager to lead one of our aquaculture facilities. Depending on your experience, this may be a RAS-based or flow-through site. As Site Manager, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations and long-term planning of your farm while contributing to the broader vision of Plaza Aquafarms under the guidance of the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage daily operations of a high-intensity aquaculture site

Lead and organize a team to ensure optimal farm performance

Maintain and troubleshoot key infrastructure: pumps, piping, oxygen injection systems, biofilters, chillers, and alarm systems

Monitor and manage water quality and fish health parameters

Oversee feeding, fish movements, and inventory tracking

Participate in spawning, hatchery operations, harvesting, and planning

Maintain detailed records for compliance, production, and internal reporting

Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained to a high standard

Coordinate with other sites and departments as needed

Qualifications

Proven experience in intensive aquaculture operations is required

Strong working knowledge of RAS and/or flow-through systems

Practical experience with water systems, filtration, and aquaculture equipment

Understanding or willingness to learn the biology and care of sturgeon

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage personnel

Comfortable working in both hatchery and production environments

Capable of hands-on work in demanding situations—ready to do what needs to be done

Strong organizational and communication skills

Proficient in record keeping and basic computer systems related to farm management

Preferred Experience

Experience managing or operating a sturgeon farm

Technical background in aquaculture, fisheries, or a related field

Familiarity with spawning and caviar production

What We Offer

The opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding and innovative company

Hands-on, impactful work with a unique species and production system

A collaborative team environment with the freedom to take initiative

How to Apply

Please submit:

Your resume

A cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role

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