About This Role
The Auditor ASC conducts third-party certification audits within the Aquaculture Certification Programme, supporting the certification of aquaculture production facilities and, when authorized, animal feed production plants according to applicable ASC standards and accreditation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ASC audits, both in-person and remotely, at authorized aquaculture production centers and feed plants.
- Carry out audits in accordance with applicable ASC normative documents, including:
- ASC Species Standards.
- ASC Aligned Farm Standard.
- ASC Feed Standard.
- ASC Farm and Feed Certification Requirements.
- Review the scope of certification, applicable standards, and the history of previous audits.
- Prepare audit plans aligned with ASC requirements, specific risks of each facility, and NSF procedures.
- Evaluate compliance through objective evidence, records, and observations made at the facilities.
- Assess environmental, social, operational, and animal welfare controls.
- Identify, document, and justify non-conformities according to ASC rules.
- Communicate audit findings clearly and professionally to facility management.
- Complete audit reports and follow-up documentation within established deadlines.
- Act in full compliance with ASC Certification and Accreditation Requirements and ISO 19011 principles.
- Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and independence at all times.
- Participate, when required, in witness audits, training, calibration activities, and performance follow-up processes.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent qualification in aquaculture, veterinary sciences, environmental sciences, biology, food sciences, or another related technical discipline.
- Recognized qualification as a Lead Auditor, aligned with ISO 19011 or equivalent.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Operation or management of aquaculture production centers.
- Manufacturing of animal feed.
- Environmental or social compliance systems.
- Third-party certification or inspection.
- Qualified, or in a documented qualification process, for ASC Species Standards and/or the ASC Aligned Farm Standard.
- Qualification in the ASC Feed Standard will be considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and good professional judgment.
- Ability to write high-quality technical reports in English.
- Ability to work independently, following established procedures.
- Willingness to travel.