DECKHAND ABLE BODIED CASE - ISLAND ENTERPRISE

Trident Seafoods

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: Under direction of Deck Boss, Master and/or Mate, directs and oversees the activities of the vessel deck and/or fishing crew; Can include the setting and hauling back of nets and pots, loading and unloading cargo, tying up and untying to other vessels or docks and other deck related work as needed.

Requirements

Must be a current Trident Seafoods employee or have worked for Trident Seafoods before
Extensive seafood or related industry experience preferred; two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able-bodied Seaman's certification
Appropriate licenses/permits of trade (e.g., CG license of appropriate tonnage. STCW endorsement, etc.) when required.
2+ years of experience fishing in the fishery being applied for.
Basic navigation and communication skills.
Basic engineering knowledge.
Knowledge in splicing wire and lines.
Basic net repair knowledge.
Basic ability to identify fish species for the fishery being applied for.
Basic firefighting knowledge.
Basic cooking skills.
Experience in setting and retrieving fishing gear in the fishery being applied for.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior vessel personnel. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, spreadsheet software, word processing software and presentation software.

Responsibilities

Assists with pre-season and day to day deck operations of the vessel. Responsible for operating the deck in accordance with Trident policy
Assists in overseeing and establishing the performance and operation standards for all vessel deck equipment. Resolves problems using solutions that involve appropriate techniques, technologies, or concepts.
Assists in directing and overseeing launching, retrieval, operation and maintenance of a skiff.
Must be able to safely operate or work with cranes, hooks, anchor winches, slings, and other lifting devices
Must be able to follow to specific directions in the case of an emergency. Can include launching a raft, donning an Immersion suit or life preserver, assist in a response to fire or flooding
Must be able to lead or assist in loading and stowing of vessel supplies
Must be able to safely and competently work in extreme weather and sea conditions as needed.
Analyzes and maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.