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Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Shift Engineer

Department : Engineering

Reports To : Chief Engineer

Location : Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium

Who We Are

Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park

At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.

What You’ll Do

Working under the direction of the Chief Engineer at the Aquarium of the Americas, duties will include assisting in maintaining, monitoring, and repairing HVAC, life support and other related systems. Performing preventative maintenance and repairs to various life support systems, sprinklers, forklifts, golf carts, and other movable equipment. Maintain, monitor and test, fire alarm systems, emergency generator system, fire pumps, and all automated equipment

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Maintain records of rounds and all completed repairs.
• Assist with the training of new employees.
• Maintain equipment rounds that are done on a daily basis and be responsible for keeping records for the daily rounds.
• Maintain all records for equipment in regard to maintenance, repairs, and life expectancy of equipment.
• Assist Horticulture on repairs of the irrigation system in the park and in the building.
• Maintain all HVAC systems at remote locations and maintain and monitor all HVAC systems throughout the building and in the park. Keep records of all repairs made to the HVAC systems.
• Maintain of the golf carts for the Aquarium and for the records on repairs made to the carts.
• Remain educated on the proper use of any chemicals used within the department and for the use of MSDS information and what to do in case of a chemical emergency.
• Use proper PPE; this will include but not limit itself to proper eye protection, proper gloves when using chemicals, ear protection, etc.
• Participate in safety classes within the department and throughout Audubon Nature Institute.
• Maintain and monitor all life support systems and automation equipment. Maintain all pumps, motors and life support systems at any remote locations. Monitor and perform preventative maintenance and repairs to all pumps and motors.
• Monitor and oversee any repairs made to the fire alarm system and be responsible for

scheduling and monitoring any and all testing of the fire alarm system. Participate with the fire alarm system and conduct regular mock drills to ensure knowledge of how the system works, how to find all of the smoke detectors, pull stations and any other piece of equipment that can cause an alarm.

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