Chief Engineer Cordova Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods•Cordova, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer will oversee all daily engineering, repairs and maintenance functions of AK shore facilities. Under general direction from on site management and the Director of Facility Engineering they will ensure that the plants are operating efficiently and effectively according to established procedures. Directs and oversees the activities of the engineering department regarding the repair and maintenance functions for the shore side facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors or staff.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years related experience and/or training in the maritime or food manufacturing industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration required.
HS Diploma or equivalent.
Must have ability to manage teams of employees.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to supervisor and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to climb or balance.
Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Regularly required to understand English, and utilize teamwork skills.
Frequently required to speak English, and use decision making skills.
Occasionally required to use interpersonal, customer service, mentoring, problem analysis, training and supervision skills.
Will be occasionally required to read and write English, perform basic math, use exercise independent judgment, and use discretion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Electrical or Marine Engineering with experience may be substituted or equivalent
Seafood or related industry experience preferred.
Diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems experience.
Incident command system 100/200 training
Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) certification, active status not required.
EPA 608 universal certification.
Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the functionality and safety of the facility, including the physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical/heating/cooling/life/safety systems, industrial refrigeration and grounds in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Leads, manages and directs capital projects (e.g., shoreplant-based construction, installation and repair projects) including the scheduling, budgeting and compliance with license, permit and other applicable codes and regulations.
Confers with management, finance and production staff to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of present or future projects.
Oversees and establishes the performance and operation standards for all shoreside utilities.
Resolves problems using solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
Directs and oversees required documentation for energy management, conservation, preventative maintenance and process safety management programs.
Analyzes and leverages personnel needs to assist with short- and long-term projects.
Oversees the design and implementation of training to ensure that all shoreplant engineering staff are properly trained, qualified and in compliance with regulatory training and/or regulatory certification requirements.
Assesses capital projects requests and directs preparation of capital expenditure requests.
Assesses assets and develops condition reports and estimated expenses for new plants. Assessments includes utilities, processing capabilities, equipment and docks.
Manages and monitors the performance of teams to ensure they meet required standards and KPIs.
Works with HR and local management to resolve personnel and performance issues and determine appropriate course of action.
Ensures compliance to legal regulations and company policies.
Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
Performs other or similar duties as requested.