Joseph Ian Andes
Bowen,QLD
Summary
With over 20 years of progressive aquaculture experience, including more than 10 years in prawn farming from stocking to harvest. Committed to delivering high-quality work in all settings. As a seasoned professional, with strong leadership skills, training abilities, and organizational prowess enable effective team leadership and the success of farming operations. Has extensive expertise in aquaculture serves as a solid foundation for achieving desired outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
Proserpine Tassal Prawn Farm
07.2019 - Current
- Supervise farm staff in achieving the target in pond preparation, water culture, stocking, water management, and health re-check of prawns in ponds
- Train staff to be proficient, safe, and efficient in their daily tasks
- Coordinate with the staff and other entities of the company to solve any issues in the operation
- Initiated the development of the Spreader App for Spreading team and cable roller for ease of work during cable rolling on remediation period
- Resolve the issue of installing paddlewheel poles raised by the Safety team by purchasing pole puncher attached to a backhoe
GROW OUT SUPERVISOR
Coral Coast Barramundi
04.2008 - 06.2019
- Manage and coordinate daily farm activities, including feeding, water management, harvest, raceway setup, stocking, aeration repairs and maintenance and DO management
- Establish and maintained operational data for grow-out, and assist the Manager in preparing monthly stocktakes, addressing human resources issues.
- Conducted weekly health checks and monthly sampling of barramundi.
- Order parts and establish repairs for the grow-out aeration system, including aerators and Force 7
FARM MANAGER
NAQUA (National Aquaculture Group)
09.2006 - 03.2008
- Oversaw efficient and profitable operations of a prawn farm with 23 pond compartments (10 ha area each)
- Manage, train, develop, and supervise 4 technical staff and 20 farm workers
- Checked the stock levels and ordered feed, equipment, and other supplies to maintain inventory of the farm
- Worked closely with employees, process control, and farm managers to improve farm practices, techniques, and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing production costs
- Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance, and feeding schedules
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting prawns, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease.
PROCESS CONTROL AND TRAINING OFFICER
NAQUA (National Aquaculture Group)
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Act as quality control and assurance officer in farms and farm support group (harvest, remediation, stocking, and nursery)
- Monitor, verify, and revalidate information and activities concerning the overall operation of grow-out farms and farm support groups following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) set by the company
- Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures based on gathered information from the field and changing farming operation needs
- Identify potential problems and issues that may arise as Non-conformance for farms and farm support groups
- Coordinate with Quality Control Officers, Support Teams, and Farm Teams to resolve any Non-Conformance Report from the Quality Department
- Member of auditing team for farms to ensure it comply with HACCP, SOP, and ISO before external auditors perform their inspections
SECTOR PRAWN TECHNICIAN
NAQUA (National Aquaculture Group)
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Supervised 8 grow-out ponds with 10Ha area and 4 nursery ponds with 1Ha area
- Supervised and trained 8 farm workers in pond preparation, water culture, stocking, feeding, water management, and harvesting of shrimps in ponds
- Conduct weekly sampling and survival estimation of shrimps in ponds
- Prepare daily pond reports and submit data to the farm manager
PRODUCTION HEAD BFFDN
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
05.2000 - 08.2003
- Managed the operation of the freshwater fish farm, including hatchery, nursery, and grow-out.
- Led team of 12 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Oversaw the production of tilapia, freshwater crayfish, and carp from the hatchery to the grow-out stage.
- Provide technical assistance to fishpond operators in partnership with local government and non-government organizations.
- Develop and execute effective strategies to achieve the farm's target goals.
FISHERY BIOLOGIST
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
04.1999 - 01.2000
- Assist in the hatchery operation of shrimp, mud crab, and tilapia, as well as farm operation of shrimp and mud crab.
- Responsible for managing data related to hatchery and farm operations.
- This included tracking farm inventory, monitoring water quality and health data, and preparing reports on production and performance metrics.
- Contribute to any research activities conducted in hatchery and grow-out, providing support for experiments, data collection, and analysis.
- Provide technical assistance to farm operators in partnership with local government and non-government organizations.
Education
Certificate III - Logistics
One Stop Logistics
Gold Coast, QLD09.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry
University of Nueva Caceres
Naga City, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Aquaculture
University of Philippines in The Visayas
Miag-ao, Iloilo04.
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Operational improvement
- Staff development
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Standard operation procedures
- Technical assistance
Certification
- First Aider and Fire Warden
- Forklift License
- Back hoe Loader License
- Loader License
- Vehicle Crane Loading License
Timeline
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
Proserpine Tassal Prawn Farm
07.2019 - Current
GROW OUT SUPERVISOR
Coral Coast Barramundi
04.2008 - 06.2019
FARM MANAGER
NAQUA (National Aquaculture Group)
09.2006 - 03.2008
PROCESS CONTROL AND TRAINING OFFICER
NAQUA (National Aquaculture Group)
01.2006 - 08.2006
SECTOR PRAWN TECHNICIAN
NAQUA (National Aquaculture Group)
09.2003 - 12.2005
PRODUCTION HEAD BFFDN
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
05.2000 - 08.2003
FISHERY BIOLOGIST
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
04.1999 - 01.2000
- First Aider and Fire Warden
- Forklift License
- Back hoe Loader License
- Loader License
- Vehicle Crane Loading License
Certificate III - Logistics
One Stop Logistics
Master of Science - Environmental Science, Biology and Chemistry
University of Nueva Caceres
Bachelor of Science - Aquaculture
University of Philippines in The Visayas
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