Assistant Chief Engineer, Cordova Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods Corporation • Cordova, AK

69d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for all phases of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed successfully within appropriate time and cost parameters. The role analyzes and develops design options or recommendations to maintain and improve structures, processes, and equipment. It also oversees maintenance, repairs, equipment installation, utility systems, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Cordova Shoreplant.

The position includes preparing and reviewing cost estimates, developing project documentation and contractor bid packages, overseeing installation, tracking costs, and supporting new equipment start-up. The Assistant Chief Engineer works with engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and management personnel to resolve equipment problems, improve operations, manage preventive and predictive maintenance, and develop energy-reduction projects. The role requires completion of required environmental and safety training and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.

The work environment may include wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, loud noise, and occasional exposure to high places, airborne particles, chemicals, extreme cold, electrical shock risk, and vibration. The position involves regular standing, walking, and handling or reaching with the hands and arms; frequent climbing or balancing; and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally. Alaska employees are advised to have medical insurance valid in Alaska. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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 record of successfully 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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include wet or humid areas, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, loud noise, and occasional exposure to high places, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, electrical shock risk, and vibration.
• Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including standing and walking regularly, climbing or balancing frequently, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must maintain valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from design through installation and closeout, keeping work within appropriate time and cost parameters.
• Analyze and develop design options or recommendations for maintaining and improving structures, processes, and equipment.
• Prepare or obtain and review cost estimates; compile cost and equipment information and prepare appropriate requests.
• Develop project documentation, including CIR write-ups and contractor bid packages; oversee installations and track project costs.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to support continuous production operations.
• Provide training and start-up assistance for new equipment and post-project support.
• Coordinate workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to ensure continuous supplies of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Review production, quality-control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and 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 the Research and Development Department.
• 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, procedures, and work instructions.
• Report environmental or safety incidents and undocumented risks to designated personnel.
• Maintain records and other relevant equipment and supply documents as needed.
• Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package; details are available on the company benefits website.
• Alaska employees are advised to have medical insurance coverage valid in the State of Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager