Farm Manager - Brilliant Performance Solutions Limited, Lagos

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Job Description

• The Farm Manager (RAS Operations) will oversee all technical and operational aspects of a 100% Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) fish production facility, including production planning, water quality system oversight, staff supervision, biosecurity enforcement, and achievement of production and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities RAS System Operations Oversight:

• Supervise daily operation of RAS filtration and recirculation systems

• Monitor biofilter performance and nitrification stability

• Oversee dissolved oxygen management and emergency response readiness

• Ensure stable ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate control

• Work closely with RAS technicians on system optimization

Production Management:

• Manage feeding schedules based on biomass and water quality capacity

• Monitor growth performance and fish health

• Maintain survival rate targets and production KPIs

Biosecurity & Risk Control:

• Enforce strict biosecurity protocols

• Prevent disease introduction and spread

• Oversee quarantine procedures

Staff & Operations Leadership:

• Supervise farm technical staff and operations team

• Train staff on RAS operational discipline

• Enforce SOP and emergency response compliance

Reporting & Performance Monitoring:

• Maintain detailed production and water quality records

• Track feed usage, FCR, mortality, and production output

• Provide weekly production and system performance reports

Key Performance Indicators

• Survival Rate Performance

• RAS Water Parameter Stability

• Biofilter Performance Stability

• Feed Conversion Efficiency (FCR)

• Production Target Achievement

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, or related field.

Experience: (Mandatory):

• 3–5 years of commercial fish farm management experience

• Demonstrated experience working in RAS or intensive controlled aquaculture systems

• Strong practical knowledge of water quality management in high-density systems

Technical Competencies:

• Nitrification cycle management

• Biofilter bacterial performance monitoring

• RAS mechanical filtration and recirculation systems

• Oxygenation and aeration systems

• Water chemistry monitoring.

Compensation

• Highly competitive salary based on RAS experience and technical capability.

• Performance-based ...