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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. </span></em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">About Us</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the sustainable farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries and understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We are the exclusive producer of Seriola rivoliana, better known by the market name Hawaiian Kanpachi, a premium sashimi-grade fish coveted by chefs at top sushi and fine dining restaurants everywhere. Hawaiian Kanpachi is raised in the clear, clean waters off Kona, Hawaii, using the most environmentally sustainable aquaculture farming methods.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Our company offers an amazing opportunity to work with a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about aquaculture, the sustainability of our oceans, and responsible fish farming. We are on a mission to promote ethical production of fish, and we're looking for people who share our values. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Benefits We Offer</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Health Insurance Plan</span> with 85% company-paid premiums for just you or your qualified family members.  Blue Ocean offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with two different health carriers to choose from.</span><br></li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">401(k) Retirement Savings Plan </span>with up to 4% company match with a plethora of self-directed investment allocations so you choose how your contributions are invested.</span><br></li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Paid Time Off (PTO) </span>with a starting accrual of four (4) weeks per year (160 hours), increasing at three (3) years and six (6) years of working with Blue Ocean.</span></li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Paid Community Service Hours </span>up to 24 hours per year through independent volunteering or with Blue Ocean group activities.</span></li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Let's Eat Fish!</span> allowance of up to $100 per month (you can order weekly) of Hawaiian Kanpachi in either whole fish, filets, or Kanpachi collars.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">About the Role</span></span></p>\n<p><span>Lead Hands assist Operations Managers in organizing and overseeing Farm Hands through the safe and successful completion of daily department duties. The Lead Hand is responsible for the day-to-day execution of tasks related to feeding, fish health, infrastructure checks &amp; maintenance. It is the Lead Hand’s responsibility to ensure that all operating tasks are completed in a manner consistent with company policies, procedures, and Operations Manager expectations. Lead Hands are professional, organized, confident and self-motivated, with strong leadership and communication skills. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Duties &amp; Responsibilities</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-size: 12pt\">Production &amp; Projects</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Perform tasks and functions of a Farm Hand.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Lead daily operations assigned by Operations Manager, including production, equipment/ infrastructure maintenance, and equipment/ infrastructure installation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Prepare, monitor, maintain, and safely operate equipment and vessels.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Identify &amp; find safe solutions to production issues/bottlenecks.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Provide input to the Operations Manager for plans and schedules. Assist in coordinating daily/weekly/monthly staffing, tasks, and priorities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Monitor and document inventory levels (feed, consumables, spare parts, etc.)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Lead team achievement of delivering desired results in the operational areas of safety, fish health, production output, and cost.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Monitor and report on department Key Performance Indicators.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Understand and communicate department KPI to team members and help lead team to reach KPI goals. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Assist with accurate and timely data collection &amp; reporting. Prepare standardized reports.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Supervise dive operations assigned by the Operation Manager and ensure all BOM dive policies and safety procedures are being followed on the farm site.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Communicate and help drive excellence in the feed and growth plan on the farm by working directly with the Production Manager and Lead Production Technician to actualize the feed plan and validate changes in feed protocols.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Perform any duties assigned by the Operations Manager necessary to operate the department and maintain a safe working environment.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Team</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Consistently comply with, and monitor team’s compliance of, Company policies and procedures, including safety and biosecurity protocols.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Train and mentor team members on daily operations, fish husbandry, maintenance, and dive operations. Develop SOPs as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Assist with developing and maintaining a high performing team, including participate in the hiring process, conduct training, and assistance with conflict resolution.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and excellence.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">What You'll Bring</span></span></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Required Experience:</span></span></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 45, 45); font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">At least one year experience at Blue Ocean Mariculture.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Minimum 2 years of commercial dive experience and strong mechanical skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Minimum 2 years as a captain operating large vessels in near shore or offshore waters (100 ton USCG license preferred).</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Prefer 2 years of experience in offshore fish farm operations.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d; font-weight: bold\">Preferred Experience:</span></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Hold a valid driver’s license.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Be self-motivated, independent worker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to multi-task and manage paperwork.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Have strong computer skills, including all MS Office applications.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Have strong communications skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Able to work atypical schedule, including Saturdays, Sundays &amp; holidays.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Be able to consistently lift 50 lbs, frequently climb 4+ feet, &amp; work in a sunny, hot, &amp; humid environment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d\">Legally authorized to work in the United States.</span><br></li>\n</ul>",
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