Aquaculture site supervisor
Also known as: supervisor of aquaculture sites, fish farm site manager, fishery site supervisor, fish culture site supervisor, fish culture site manager, fish farm site supervisor
About this occupation
Aquaculture site supervisors supervise production processes in large-scale aquaculture operations and inspect aquaculture sites to maintain and improve performance. They maintain the health, safety and security of the workplace, develop management plans to reduce the risks from pests, predators and diseases and supervise both the disposal of bio and chemical waste and the maintenance of equipment and machinery.
A specialisation of agricultural technician.
Essential skills and knowledge
- incidents and accidents recording
- supervise aquaculture facilities
- develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
- maintain aquaculture equipment
- control aquatic production environment
- design principles of containment systems
- supervise waste disposal
- provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities
- fire-fighting systems
- ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
- response to health emergencies
- water currents
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (O*NET 45-1011.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
- Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
- Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
- Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
- Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
- Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
- Typical education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 3 of 5
- Interests
- Enterprising, Realistic, Conventional
Top skills: Critical Thinking, Coordination, Speaking, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Time Management
US median pay: US$59,320 a year (2025), 27,960 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (3.9)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageImportant (3.4)
- MetalworkO*NET: MechanicalImportant (3.4)
- BiologyO*NET: BiologyImportant (3.2)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.0)
- Agriculture or Foods and NutritionO*NET: Food ProductionImportant (3.0)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.