Hi, I’m
RENANTE RUZ
Marine Biologist/Offshore Aquaculture Specialist
Davao City,DAV
Overview
7
Certifications
4
years of post-secondary education
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Al Qamra Holding Group of CompanyDoha, Qatar
Offshore Aquaculture Supervisor Technician
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Supervises General Assistant day to day activities of the cages during feeding and operation site maintenance.
- Do daily/weekly inventory of feed and other material inputs in the sector assigned and submit accurate stock data as required.
- Be physically present in the assigned sector at feeding time and during length-weight sampling, predatory control and input data for FCR.
- Ensure cleanliness, orderliness or proper hygiene at ACVA Comfort I, FB (Feed Barge), cages, service boats, and in accommodation on a regular basis so that possible contaminants will be eliminated.
- Leading the team in aquaculture fish rearing activities including feeding, grading, sampling, harvesting, sorting, handling, and transporting fish.
- Monitor the status of facility systems and equipment.
- Supervising in maintenance and cleaning of systems and tanks.
- Make regular facility inspections including, for example, pumps, motors, blowers, diffusers, drains, tanks, screens, filters, feeders, and related equipment.
- Monitor and maintain water quality levels. Record findings and adjustments made. Respond appropriately and immediately during emergencies.
- Collect and organize biological fish and water samples using the Innovex Water parameter system.
- Uses personal protective equipment in performing other activities for safety purposes and following companies Standard Operation Procedure (SOP’s).
- Evaluate and update feed consumption regularly and daily report to the Production Manager.
- Enter and update the daily offshore reports in the share folder for quality and quantity parameters.
- Implementing the bio-security practices in the fish farming operation among colleagues and within the farm.
- Responsible on antibiotic treatment for proper usage. Manage fish health and welfare throughout all tasks.
- Practice Personal Protection Equipment’s (PPE’s), safe use and safe keeping of tools, equipment, boats and vehicles.
- Report to the farm Production Manager for issues that require immediate and management advices.
- Coordinate with the logistics team, and harvest teams for the various needs of the farms.
- Assist the Mooring Technician in mooring system and Bridle / “chicken legs” check-up around the cages in the farm.
- Attend farm technical meeting and planning.
- Attend training whenever instructed by higher management to improve further work efficiencies, quality service and increase awareness particularly on implementation of EMS, QMS, FSMS, HACCP and other pre-requisite programs.
- Practice and maintain cleanliness, good order of work area and ensure that waste management program of the Company are observed and implemented correctly.
- Ensure adherence to Grow-out SOPs and Working Instructions, ISO Standards (EMS, QMS, and FSMS), HACCP, pre-requisite programs and other relevant SAMKNA standards implemented.
- Ensure that all company assets are properly used and maintained at all times.
- Performs the duties and responsibilities of a farm Production Manager in case he goes on leave or vacation.
- Hands-on and leading the installation of the feeding pipe from the FB (feed barge) and putting up in place in a perfect and workable state.
- Perform other services that may be assigned from time to time and to render other services that are keeping with the trust and direction of management
National Aquaculture Group of Company (NAQUA) Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Supervisor Offshore Aquaculture Technician
04.2014 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Supervises General Assistant in the day to day activities of the cages especially when feeding time and operation site maintenance.
- Do daily/weekly inventory of feed and other material inputs in the sector assigned and submit accurate stock data as required.
- Be physically present in the assigned sector at feeding time and during length-weight sampling, predatory control and input data for FCR.
- Coordinate and cooperate with the Head of Operation Department (HOD’s), Aquaculture Specialist Manager, as well as Support Personnel for the smooth operation of stocking.
- Monitor and report condition of Feed barge and other machines needed for successful culture such Scielex Camera system attached to each cages both surface and underwater.
- Ensure cleanliness, orderliness or proper hygiene at ACVA FB (Feed Barge), cages, service boats, and in accommodation on a regular basis so that possible contaminants will be eliminated.
- Uses personal protective equipment in performing other activities for safety purposes and following companies Standard Operation Procedure (SOP’s).
- Evaluate and update feed consumption regularly and daily report to the HOD (Head of the department).
- Use of Fish Grow-out shared folder (FARMERS database) documents data entry as required.
- Enter and update the database in the share folder for quality and quantity parameters.
- Comply with the bio-security practices in the fish farming operation.
- Responsible on antibiotic treatment together with the junior technician for proper usage.
- Practice Personal Protection Equipment’s (PPE’s), safe use and safe keeping of tools, equipment, boats and vehicles.
- Perform mortality collections within surface and underwater.
- Perform underwater net cleaning using the ACVA pressurized gun.
- Verify reports of the parameter with the junior technicians using the Innovex Water parameter system, SCUBA divers and discuss with them on the quality parameters and take necessary action based on the observations.
- Verify the day to day feeding by junior technician and manage the feed requirements.
- Report to the farm manager and HOD for issues that require immediate and management advices.
- Coordinate with the logistics team, and harvest teams for the various needs of the farms.
- Assist the Mooring Technician in mooring system and “chicken legs” check-up around the cages in the farm.
- Verify the data and water parameters in the share folder for evaluation of cages performances.
- Attend farm technical meeting and planning.
- Attend training whenever instructed by higher management to improve further work efficiencies, quality service and increase awareness particularly on implementation of EMS, QMS, FSMS, HACCP and other pre-requisite programs.
- Practice and maintain cleanliness, good order of work area and ensure that waste management program of the Company are observed and implemented correctly.
- Ensure adherence to Grow-out SOPs and Working Instructions, ISO Standards (EMS, QMS, and FSMS), HACCP, pre-requisite programs and other relevant NAQUA standards implemented.
- Ensure that all company assets are properly used and maintained at all times.
- Performs the duties and responsibilities of a farm HOD and manager in case the current farm manager and HOD goes on leave.
- Hands-on and leading the installation of the feeding pipe from the FB (feed barge) and putting up in place in a perfect and workable state.
- Perform other services that may be assigned from time to time and to render other services that are keeping with the trust and direction of management.
Coral Dive (NAUI) Davao City, Philippines Davao Del Sur, Republic of the Philippines
Rescue Diver
05.2011 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Assist Korean and Japanese diver during the diving and taking-up courses.
- Prepares diving equipment’s and plan the dives before the diving.
- Oversee the intro divers and guide them underwater and taking up underwater photos.
- Oversee children and adult snorkelers every trips and assist them regarding the safety.
- Teach the beginners how to swim and assist them before and after the swimming sessions.
- Manage the clean-ups of equipment maintenance and safeguarding.
- Briefing the divers before the dives and gives suggestions and recommendations after the dives.
3. EcoEz Philippines. SEASMART Program Manila, Republic of the Philippines
Resource Assessment Management (RAM) Manager
05.2011 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Oversee and ensure the development of annual work plans for programs (Resource protection and management, Research and Monitoring, and Education and Outreach for both community and Marine ecosystems.
- Oversee and ensure the development of budgets for SEASMART’s programs as listed above.
- Oversee and ensure the implementation of the work plan and in accordance with the goal and mission.
- Approve spending for funds (approve check requests, and sign checks in accordance with grant objectives and activities).
- Leading to conduct and gather scientific coral reef survey in 2 selected Baranggays in Mati City (Brgy. Macambol and Brgy. Lawigan).
- Provide quality technical reports and scientific reports to the CEO and senior managers in a timely manner.
- Review and pre-approve all financial reports accountant to ensure compliance with project objectives and activities.
- Supervise Managers, Marine Biologists, trainers and volunteers for the implementations of the project.
- Represent SEASMART-Philippines on a local level as a Board of Directors Member implementation of the project in Magum, Mati City.
- Attend workshops, conferences, etc on behalf of SEASMART.
- Play an active role in decision making for SEASMART Program.
- Leading the team during shipments and treating diseases on marine aquarium species.
- Responsible on leading the maintenance and order of the stocking facility in accordance with the company’s SOP.
EcoEz PNG Ltd. SEASMART Program Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Resource Assessment Management (RAM) Manager
08.2007 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Engaged in collecting underwater data and pioneer to conduct survey assessment of coral reefs and marine aquarium species around the country of Papua New Guinea (Central province, Popondetta Province, Manus Province, East New Britain Province, Wewak Province, and Bougainville Province.
- Work under the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) project. Trained local marine biologist on how to conduct Resource Assessment and Management (RAM) monitoring protocol.
- Responsible on divisional plan and data analysis and interpretations to be presented in the local government units for the national environmental sustainable plan.
- Leading to conduct underwater marine aquarium resource survey in Central Province in 3 project sites in Central province (Fisherman Island, Roku, Kouderika, Pari and Taurama Village) and Rigo District (Gaire, Gabagaba and Hood Lagoon) Papua New Guinea.
- Monitor and evaluate the division and team every ends of the semester and every end of survey.
- Leading the team of Marine Biologist on coral propagation for the reef rehabilitation called “Mariculture, Aquaculture and Restoration (MAR) project.
- Also collect data for Beche de Mer (Sea Cucumber) data information and all marine foods resources present around project areas.
- Responsible in data analysis and interpretations and report writing. Prepare the project area for certification under ISO 9001.
- Attained weekly, monthly meeting with the company staff and representatives from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA).
Reef Check Conservation Program Philippines Makati, Republic of the Philippines
Marine Biologist and Info.Management Speciacialist
01.2002 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Perform relevant data gathering using the Reef Check Survey Manual and the Marine Aquarium Trade Coral Reef Monitoring Protocol (MAQTRAC) on Marine Aquarium Council (MAC) Certified Collection Sites and Reefs in Batasan Island and Tangaran, Clarin Bohol, control sites in Dos Palmas in Araceli, Puerto Prinsesa, Port Barton in Palawan and Club Paradise in Busuanga, Palawan and coral reefs along Pearl Farm in Coron, and Polilio, Burdeos in Quezon Province.
- Conduct MAQTRAC surveys in project sites of the Conservation International such as Verde Island in Batangas and Mindoro.
- Track roving collectors of marine ornamental from reef to retail. Responsible for managing the information database system and MAQTRAC database.
- Assists the Information, Education and Communication activities of the team. Carry out project awareness to schools, communities and local government units (LGU’s).
- Edit/Identify marine ornamental species based on guidelines provided by FISHBASE.
- Worked closely with GIS and ecological team members to plan, produce maps, educational materials and implement activities.
- Responsible for establishing a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) implementation management plan and develop a working model of a TAC system in each MAC collection area.
- Responsible for Coral Reef surveys and stock Assessment on Collection sites on all project sites.
- Perform training workshops on Coral Reef Assessments at the Community Level.
- Responsible on data interpretation and final reports technical report and activities of the project.
- Submits monthly plans and accomplishment reports or other reports required to the Project General Manager.
- Provide the management and technical assistance to the staff and communities on project activities.
- Co-develop and field test on Marine Aquarium Trade Coral Reef Monitoring Protocol (MAQTRAC) in all marine ornamental trading areas in Eastern and Northern Luzon and Central Visayas areas.
- Execute feasibility study with regards to the MAQTRAC Protocol. Conduct training and teach fishermen on simple coral reefs surveys and assessment with logical analysis on data collected.
Marine Aquarium Council Makati, Republic of the Philippines
Consultant Marine Biologist
01.2001 - 12.2001
Job overview
- Responsible for monitoring compliance of MAC Certified Areas to the project documentation management system.
- Conduct field inspection or site visits. Assisted in the development of the Collection Area Management Plan (CAMP).
- Performed several training of trainers of the Marine Aquarium Council with regards to coral reef stock assessments.
- Performed basic community organizing with a view to promote the MAC Ecosystem and Fisheries Management (EFM), Collection, Fishing and Holding (CFH) and Handling, Husbandry and Transport (HHT) Standards and Best Practices in all MAC collection sites. (Batasan Island Tangaran, Clarin, Bohol; Marcilla, Coron, and Cagayancillo Palawan; Camotes Island, Cebu.)
International Marinelife Alliance Pasig , Republic of the Philippines
Marine Biologist/Consultant
11.1999 - 12.2000
Job overview
- Conducted Coral Reef Assessments on Ornamental fishes in several collection areas in the Philippines such as Calatagan and Isla Verde, Batangas; Palauig, Zambales; Bagac, Bataan; and the Calamianes Group of Islands.
- Administer the appropriate training with a view to promoting and maintaining compliance to the MAC Standards and Best Practices among selected sites in Zambales, Batangas, Bataan, and the Calamianes Group of Islands.
- Performed for coral reef and fish assessments in area of training sites for the Destructive Fishing Reform Project (DFRP) along Davao Gulf. Assist fishermen and evaluate catch and collection.
- Lead the delineation and study on Marine Protected Areas (MPA) of the coral reefs in Barangay (Village) Sentro, Agdao, and Davao City which lead to the establishment of a Marine Protected Area or Marine Sanctuary.
- Performed a series of trainings on Hook and Line Decompression Technique (HALD) for Live Food Fish and Barrier Net Collection (BNC) of marine ornamental species in identified sites in El Nido, Linapacan, Coron and Culion Islands in Northern Palawan.
Education
Davao Del Norte State College (DNSC)Panabo City, Davao Del Sur
Bachelor of Science from Marine Biology
06.1995 - 04.1999
Skills
Supervisory experience
Offshore and shore-based work
Technician support
Supervisory skills
Supervisory expertise
Macintosh and Windows knowledgeable MS Tools: C Programming, Complex Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel, Presentation Software: Microsoft Power Point
Certification
DIVEMASTER , CMAS, August, 2019 (Dive # PHI-F-P3-M69-19-000012)
Timeline
Offshore Aquaculture Supervisor Technician
Al Qamra Holding Group of Company
04.2021 - Current
Senior Supervisor Offshore Aquaculture Technician
National Aquaculture Group of Company (NAQUA)
04.2014 - 04.2021
Rescue Diver
Coral Dive (NAUI) Davao City, Philippines
05.2011 - 04.2014
Resource Assessment Management (RAM) Manager
3. EcoEz Philippines. SEASMART Program
05.2011 - 05.2013
Resource Assessment Management (RAM) Manager
EcoEz PNG Ltd. SEASMART Program
08.2007 - 12.2010
Marine Biologist and Info.Management Speciacialist
Reef Check Conservation Program Philippines
01.2002 - 07.2007
Consultant Marine Biologist
Marine Aquarium Council
01.2001 - 12.2001
Marine Biologist/Consultant
International Marinelife Alliance
11.1999 - 12.2000
Davao Del Norte State College (DNSC)
Bachelor of Science from Marine Biology
06.1995 - 04.1999