Chief Engineer, Cordova Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Cordova, AK

69d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer oversees daily engineering, repair, and maintenance functions at Trident Seafoods’ Alaska shore facilities. Under general direction from onsite management and the Director of Facility Engineering, this role ensures facilities operate efficiently and effectively according to established procedures. The Chief Engineer directs the engineering department’s shoreside repair and maintenance activities, personally or through subordinate supervisors and staff. The position oversees facility functionality and safety, including buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical, heating, cooling, and life-safety systems, industrial refrigeration, and grounds. It leads capital projects and works with management, finance, and production teams to assess project feasibility and cost effectiveness. The role sets shoreside utility performance standards, manages documentation and regulatory compliance, assesses facility assets and capital requests, and leads engineering teams, training, and personnel performance. The employee must be onsite at an Alaska shoreplant 66%–75% of the year. The role operates in a setting that may involve wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, loud noise, and occasional exposure to hazards such as high places, airborne particles, chemicals, extreme cold, electrical shock, and vibration. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

At least eight years of related experience and/or training in the maritime or food manufacturing industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to manage teams of employees.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to work onsite at an Alaska shoreplant 66%–75% of the year.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling and reaching, frequent climbing or balancing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in conditions that may include wet or humid environments, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, loud noise, and occasional exposure to high places, airborne particles, chemicals, extreme cold, electrical shock, or vibration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Electrical or Marine Engineering may be substituted with experience.
Experience in the seafood or a related industry.
Experience with diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems.
Incident Command System 100/200 training.
Active status is not required for Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) certification.
EPA 608 universal certification.
Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist certification.
Professional development and training are supported through Trident Seafoods.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee facility functionality and safety, including buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical, heating, cooling and life-safety systems, industrial refrigeration, and grounds, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Lead and manage capital projects, including shoreplant construction, installation, and repair, and oversee scheduling, budgeting, permits, licenses, and code compliance.
Consult with management, finance, and production staff to evaluate engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness of current and future projects.
Establish and oversee performance and operating standards for shoreside utilities, and resolve operational problems using appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
Direct documentation for energy management, conservation, preventative maintenance, and process safety management programs.
Analyze personnel needs to support short- and long-term projects.
Oversee the design and implementation of training so shoreplant engineering staff are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with regulatory training and certification requirements.
Assess capital project requests and direct preparation of capital expenditure requests.
Assess assets and prepare condition reports and estimated expenses for new plants, including utilities, processing capabilities, equipment, and docks.
Manage and monitor team performance to ensure required standards and KPIs are met.
Work with HR and local management to address personnel and performance issues and determine appropriate actions.
Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies.
Complete required environmental and safety training and perform designated work in accordance with policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Notify designated personnel of previously undocumented environmental or safety incidents or risks.
Perform other or similar duties as requested.