Chief Engineer Naknek Shoreplant

Trident Seafoods • Naknek, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide. Summary : 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.
• Diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems experience.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Incident command system 100/200 training
• Must have ability to manage teams of employees.

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.
• 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.
• Continuing education is supported through Trident Seafoods for professional development and training.

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.

Benefits

• Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package.
• More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits
• Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees