Mortality Masters

Key Responsibilities

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Mortality Collection

Collect all visible and accessible fish mortalities from assigned cages daily.

Check mortality bags and ensure they are collected/emptied as required.

Coordinate with divers to recover bottom mortalities where applicable.

Handle mortalities carefully to prevent loss, double counting or misidentification.

Mortality Recording and Data Accuracy

Accurately record mortality numbers and/or weight for each cage.

Verify that cage codes correspond correctly with mortality records.

Report unusual increases in mortality immediately to the supervisor.

Maintain complete and accurate daily mortality records for assigned cages.

Team Coordination

Work closely with the assigned diver, feeders, net exchange team and other Mort Clerks.

Follow the daily cage allocation and agreed zoning system.

Ensure assigned cages are covered within the required working period.

Coordinate workload redistribution when operational circumstances require it.

Cage Inspection and Fish Observation

Observe cages/fish during mortality collection for abnormal conditions.

Report excessive mortalities, abnormal fish behaviour, damaged nets, escapes, predator activity and other concerns.

Escalate unusual findings promptly to the relevant supervisor.

Mortality Disposal

Transfer collected mortalities to the designated collection/disposal point.

Follow approved procedures for weighing, counting, transportation and disposal.

Ensure mortalities are not returned to the lake or feeding areas.

Any other allocated duties from supervisor or management

Qualifications and Requirements

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Minimum of a High School Diploma

Knowledge and skills

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Accuracy and attention to detail

Team coordination and communication

Knowledge of cage-farm operations

Basic mortality data recording and reporting

Biosecurity awareness

Safety awareness and compliance

Ability to work in a lake/cage-farm environment

Problem identification and timely escalation

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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