Assistant Chief Engineer, Sand Point Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Sand Point, AK

45d

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for assigned projects from planning through completion, ensuring work is completed within appropriate timelines and costs. The role analyzes design options and recommendations to maintain and improve structures, processes, and equipment, and supports reliable production operations through project oversight and maintenance planning. The position coordinates equipment design, bidding, installation, start-up, and post-project support; schedules repairs and maintenance; and directs utility-system maintenance. It also manages preventive and predictive maintenance in coordination with engineering and maintenance staff, reviews operational reports, and develops procedures to improve operations and control costs. The role works with management, engineering, quality control, contractors, and other personnel to resolve equipment issues and improve operations, and researches energy-reduction projects and related rebates. The work environment may include wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, loud noise, and occasional exposure to heights, fumes, chemicals, extreme cold, electrical shock, or vibration. The position involves regular standing, walking, handling and reaching, frequent climbing or balancing, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Medical insurance valid in Alaska is advised for employees working in the state. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree; mechanical engineering is preferred.
Five years of related experience.
Two years of maintenance project management experience, preferably in the food industry.
Previous leadership experience.
A proven successful record of working within time restrictions.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to a supervisor and other employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to understand English frequently, and occasionally read, speak, and write English.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including regular standing, walking, handling and reaching; frequent climbing or balancing; and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Process Safety Management.
Experience with hydraulic systems, steam boilers, NH3 refrigeration, and Freon refrigeration.
EPA 608 or 609 card.
Experience in the construction field.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of assigned projects, ensuring successful completion within appropriate timelines and costs.
Analyze design options and make recommendations for maintaining and improving structures, processes, and equipment.
Prepare or obtain and review cost estimates; compile cost and equipment information and prepare requests.
Manage project work including design, CIR write-ups, contractor bid packages, installation oversight, and cost tracking.
Schedule machine, tool, and equipment repairs, maintenance, and installation to support continuous production.
Provide training, start-up assistance, and post-project support for new equipment.
Coordinate workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment.
Direct maintenance of utility systems to provide continuous heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air for operations.
Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs with engineering and maintenance staff.
Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan or modify maintenance activities.
Develop and implement methods and procedures to improve operations, reduce operating costs, and use labor and materials more effectively.
Review new product plans and discuss equipment needs and modifications with design engineers and Research and Development.
Work with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend operational improvements.
Research and organize energy-reduction projects and work with energy firms on eligible rebates.
Complete required environmental and safety training and perform work in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Report previously undocumented environmental or safety incidents and risks to designated personnel.
Maintain records and other relevant documents concerning equipment and supplies as needed.
Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.