About Blue Ocean Barns

Blue Ocean Barns, Inc. (BOB) is a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation on a mission to solve the climate impact of cattle by working with farmers and food companies to commercialize and rapidly scale the production and use of our proprietary, algae-based livestock feed ingredient. Originally launched in the heart of Silicon Valley, the company has since established operations on the Big Island of Hawai'i and San Diego. We are a well-resourced, professionally managed, and rapidly growing company looking for diverse and exceptionally talented people who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on climate change.

The BOB Farm Operations team is building out its outdoor algae farm, and we are seeking an experienced technician who will perform a variety of tasks relating to daily operations, maintenance, and buildout of our aquaculture facility in Kailua-Kona, HI. This will include constructing air and water systems, assembling aquaculture tanks, maintaining equipment, and driving a non-CDL company truck to suppliers for material pickup.

Critical to our success is a team member who is, firstly, skilled in the art and practice of building and maintaining tank-based aquaculture systems, but who is also able to take on expansive and evolving responsibilities.

Required knowledge and hands-on experience includes some combination of the following:

- Fabrication and installation of various types of plumbing installation and layout from plans, sketches, or verbal instruction
- Power tool use and safety 
- Basic construction practices and techniques in wood, plastic, and fiberglass
- Willingness to learn and abide by biosecurity best-practices and protocols

Desired but not required experience includes:

- Fabrication and installation of various types and sizes of aquaculture tankage
- Plumbing installation and layout in an aquaculture setting (fresh and saltwater, air delivery)
- Pumping and filtration systems for water and air as well as maintenance of these systems commonly found in an aquaculture setting
- Lighting systems including LEDs
- Water heating and controls
- Forklift and excavator operation

Experience and Abilities

- 2+ years hands-on working experience as a handyman, carpenter, plumber, facilities manager, or electrician 
- Demonstrated ability in learning new technologies and troubleshooting with heavy machinery
- Excellent driving record
- Ability to work in a wet/humid environment, inside and outside during all seasons
- Ability to occasionally lift over 50 lbs
- Schedule will include weekends, with 2 days off of your choice
- Experience working with AutoCAD / SketchUp desired but not required

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive compensation dependent on level of experience, with overtime
- Full health, vision, and dental coverage, covering 100% of insurance premium for employee and 50% for dependents
- Opportunity to participate in employee stock option plan, sharing in ownership of the company
- Starting rate of pay is $[17.50](http://17.0.0.50/) per hour.

Employment Policy

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.