Aquatron Facility Technician
あくあとろんしせつぎじゅついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
Specialized technical job involving operation and management of closed recirculating aquaculture facilities (Aquatron), including water quality control, feeding, and equipment maintenance.
Description
Aquatron Facility Technicians operate and maintain closed recirculating aquaculture systems (Aquatron). They monitor pH, dissolved oxygen levels, temperature, etc., using water quality sensors and automatic control devices, and inspect and maintain filtration equipment and biofilters. They manage the timing and quantity of feed and water supply, optimizing the system according to bio-load and growth conditions. Additionally, they handle troubleshooting during failures, develop improvement measures, and contribute to improving production efficiency through data analysis.
Future Outlook
Due to growing interest in sustainable aquaculture, demand for closed recirculating aquaculture system technicians is expected to increase in the future. From the perspectives of strengthened environmental regulations and food security, expertise in water quality control technology and automation/IoT implementation will be increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Aquatron Facility Technician (Junior) → Aquatron Facility Technician (Senior) → Facility Management Supervisor → Aquaculture Production Manager → Facility Operations Manager
Required Skills
Data Monitoring / Equipment Maintenance / Feeding Management / Filtration Equipment Operation / Water Quality Analysis
Recommended Skills
Automatic Control System Operation / Biofiltration Technology / Fisheries Science / Sensor IoT Utilization
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required in water quality management and equipment maintenance. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid identification of causes and response during troubles are necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Due to the prevalence of routine tasks, opportunities to demonstrate creativity are limited. |
Aliases
- RAS Facility Technician
- Recirculating Aquaculture Technician
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